Wahoo Elemnt Bolt screen defective
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Wahoo Elemnt Bolt screen defective
while I was riding today the screen on my Bolt all the sudden goes haywire. started with all black lines and then nothing on the screen. it's about 6 months or less old.
anyone else ever have this happen and were you able to get it fixed/replaced?
anyone else ever have this happen and were you able to get it fixed/replaced?
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I would ask Wahoo. Maybe try uploading firmware?
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Not a problem on mine and I’ve used it for over a year in all sorts of dry and wet weather.
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Never had that issue on mine. If it's defective, Wahoo is very good about RMAs and getting a new one out to you, ASAP.
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Very interesting. I had the exact same thing happen to me today. I went for ride in the morning. I stopped for coffee about 90 minutes into the ride ... when I was done enjoying coffee, started back up and had the lines across the screen! I did a restart hoping that the lines would go away ... but they did not! Disappointed.
This computer is 4 months old, never dropped. Very strange.
With backlight on
Started a ticket with wahoo this afternoon. Hopefully gets resolved quickly.
This computer is 4 months old, never dropped. Very strange.
With backlight on
Started a ticket with wahoo this afternoon. Hopefully gets resolved quickly.
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Also - went on ride this morning. Screen is now completely black (completely unusable).
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Timeline:
- 12/20 computer malfunctioned
- 12/21 returned unit to Wahoo
- 12/27 received new unit!
Very nice.
Hoping that this one lasts much longer without issue!
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Graphics chip issue.
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I had a similar experience - had a Bolt that I didn't cover in the rain and it got wet. I think I made it worse by pressing the page and other buttons wet. Got screen and other malfunctions. I told the tale to Wahoo and they sent me another right away. The replacement has worked fine for over a year.
Another comment on the customer service- I was worried that the little blue rubber usb cover would fail or be torn off. I did email customer service to find out if I could buy one to have on hand but they wanted me to send my unit in. That wasn't necessary. Customer service followed up with several emails requesting me to follow through... Shows they really want to resolve any issues...good for them
Another comment on the customer service- I was worried that the little blue rubber usb cover would fail or be torn off. I did email customer service to find out if I could buy one to have on hand but they wanted me to send my unit in. That wasn't necessary. Customer service followed up with several emails requesting me to follow through... Shows they really want to resolve any issues...good for them
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Wahoo has amazing customer service. I received the new unit and have been on ride! Very exciting to have a company respond and take action so quickly.
Timeline:
- 12/20 computer malfunctioned
- 12/21 returned unit to Wahoo
- 12/27 received new unit!
Very nice.
Hoping that this one lasts much longer without issue!
Timeline:
- 12/20 computer malfunctioned
- 12/21 returned unit to Wahoo
- 12/27 received new unit!
Very nice.
Hoping that this one lasts much longer without issue!
Good luck with the new unit! The old problem looks like a graphics system failure, display failure, or cable connection failure. Basically the display line is getting some corrupted signal and renders a black line at that location. Maybe a manufacturing 'infant mortality failure'.
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I've been using a Bot since they first came out, and never a problem like this. Never a problem, really, or any kind.