My GT-31 started working intermittently so I bought a brand new GW-52 in late 2015 not knowing that GW-60s were just around the corner. $290 later I was never able to get it to work and finally figured out that it wasn't the standard un-userfriendliness of Locosys products or my own stupidity - the start button simply did not work. I contacted Locosys for advice or assistance and they did not even have the courtesy to reply. The device has never been used or taken out of the house.

Some time later, I nearly accepted that I've been screwed and went to throw it out. However if I'm going to do that, I might as well crack it open and see if it is something as simple as a loose connection.

I've loosened all the screws in the back, however the system still seems tightly shut with no movement in the join at all.

Is there any way to get a GW-52 open? Any advice greatly appreciated.

I mostly sailed without a GPS after 2015 until I started using a Garmin Fenix 5x this year. Absolutely loving it for all the different sports I do and the health data. So user friendly. No more Locosys for me - even if it means I am lost to GPSTC.