Moving maps to another device

[Jimbob]

I'm running an HP 1710 with TomTom Navigator, UK map and Maps of Western Europe (on seperate SD cards).

On a recent trip, the screen of the 1710 took a knock whilst in a suitcase and all the LCD (or whatever it is) has failed.

Rather than get a replacement for the now obsolete 1710, can I get something like a Go and install the maps to that? I seem to remember having to activate the maps to the device the first time around - will I have to do that again?

What can be done without having to go through TomTom's painful support?

[getsurfers]

If you get the Go, you'll get the maps preloaded.

Personally I'd shop around for a new LCD, and replace it yourself. There are plenty of easy to follow guides if you search the web, and when I did a mate's Ipaq took me around 20 minutes to do (steady pace).

[mike142sl]

Alternatively, if your not DIY confident, look at www.ipaqrepair.co.uk He provides good service for such things. Replacement screen about £120 which is less than a GO.

[IanRay]

You may be able to use your maps on a Go. It depends on what version you have. MOWE can be used on the Go and Navigator 5. It would have to be activated.