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Question posted by bkreno57 on May 15th, 2013

My Garmin 2555 Will Not Come On The Screen Is Black

I have plugged it into an elecrical outlet and also onto my car charger with the car running. I have pushed the on Bar at the top and it still will not come on. I just used it yesterday and it was fine. Please advise. Thank you.

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