I have a 1490 with that problem. Not worth trying to fix it as you said, and will only be good for parts eventually. Unless the data or charger lead is taped to the back of the unit it only works intermittently.
So you're from Kansas are you Toto ... errhh, i mean Redrock3? Not from Olathe and work on the corner of 151 Street and Ridgeview Road, by any chance?
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