Thanks! It does appear the threads are the same, but the first one I found/tried appears a bit too short to go through the Magellan connector and get a good grip in the GPS. I'm sure there are longer ones around that WILL work. I'll keep this in mind! Robert & Linda Smith wrote: > Dear List, > > I just discovered a handy way to attach my power/data connector to the > back on my Meridian. I hated the little screw with no logical handle > used to hold the connector tight to the back of my GPS when I want to > update cache data and connect my battery eliminator via the company > made cable. I have many DB9 computer connectors laying around that > I've used for many other projects. Several of the newer DB9's had a > screw with a nice handle on them.... Guess what ?? that screw and nice > little handle is the same thread as the one in the Meridian. Now it > is quick and easy to tighten my power/data cable to the back and make > my weekly up dates. > > Just in case there is anyone out there using the Meridian line of GPS. > > Bob Smith, Team Petite Elite > ____________________________________________________________ > Az-Geocaching mailing list listserv@azgeocaching.com > To edit your setting, subscribe or unsubscribe visit: > http://listserv.azgeocaching.com/mailman/listinfo/az-geocaching > > Arizona's Geocaching Resource > http://www.azgeocaching.com > > > ____________________________________________________________ Az-Geocaching mailing list listserv@azgeocaching.com To edit your setting, subscribe or unsubscribe visit: http://listserv.azgeocaching.com/mailman/listinfo/az-geocaching Arizona's Geocaching Resource http://www.azgeocaching.com