Broken power cable connection on back of Helix

The Helix on my bow shut off while fishing today. After checking it out I noticed that one side of the cable connector wouldn't stay plugged in. I took the connector off and the ear, on the back case of the Helix, that the clamp hooks to is broken off. Not sure how that happened, but it happened. The cables won't stay connected without that tab being on the unit. I took two zip ties and "lassoed" the unit to hold the clamp on and it works fine. That may be my best option, but having a cable tie running across my screen isn't fantastic. Any good ideas on a fix? The right side of my screen on SI has started being darker than the left side. Wondering if I have an issue with that too?

There have been a few reports of the broken ear problem ...

Is your unit still in warranty ... ??

If not (and you don’t often remove the unit) - you could put a dab of rubber silicone type caulk on it ... not enough to completely glue it on but just a dab that could be peeled off if needed ...

Goop Marine is a good probability ...

Rickie

I don't think so Rickie. Isn't it just a 2 year warranty? If so, then no. I figure that some sort of adhesive will be my best bet.

Can you remove the cable connector and plug them in individually?


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I could but there would be nothing to hold the connection in place.

Is this what you need?
https://www.amazon.com/Humminbird-Bl.../dp/B07L1929C2

No it’s the back case of the unit. The clip that the piece you posted hooks on to. I’d have to replace the back half of the case to fix it

Brian might be having a sale.....just sayin.

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Brian might be having a sale.....just sayin.

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Nooooo.

Just plug the retainer with cables into back of unit. Use a clamp with some wraps or something for protection. Hold everything in place and fill gap with silicone and let cure.

I'll end up trying something like that Cray. I have run through it many times in my head and can't come up with a good way to make it where I can unhook it.

It’s just sad that they cheaped out on such a good unit and rigged it with those Mickey Mouse clips instead of doing it like they did on older units. Kind understand the idea of making more affordable and fighting the competition but I have seen so many posts about same problem on different fishing pages it’s not funny. My 7 doesn't even have that set up. But I never take mine off and I have never had a problem with them coming loose. I guess your just going to have to put your fabrication cap on and figure something out. I’m sure there has to be a way to rig it where you can disconnect and still have it held tight.

I know. It's actually ridiculous to spend that much money on a unit that relies on 2, 1/16" long, 1/16" thick plastic tabs to keep the unit functional. They could have recessed that area and made a metal clip that would have never broken.

Here's the thing that really tells me how weak that system is. I haven't taken that unit off the boat in 6 months or more. It's on the bow and hard to get to, so I just leave it on there. The cable is rolled up in front of the unit and zip tied in place. The cable didn't move, the unit didn't move, it just failed.

Get some sticky sided Velcro clean unit and stick one part to the unit and make a loop over the cable connector.

Have read all of the post regarding this issue and wondering if contacting Humminbird might yield some positive results? Trying to help cover all of the bases.