Garmin Montana 650 Power button cover

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    Like, many others, the power button cover (rubber?) on a recently acquired Montana 650 has broken and a chunk is missing. Does anyone know a source for replacement button covers?
     

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    It looks like the 'Button' is part of the case, I can't see how this could be fixed
     
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    Well spotted, it is a very expensive piece of rubber/plastic but hey, the only alternative is a new case which will cost a great deal more, I think the biggest problem will be waterproofing the joint

    The fact that someone is selling a 'patch' to fix this problem makes me think that Garmin have created a weakness in the design of this button
     
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    Yes it seems to be a common problem as they age, especially if often exposed to the elements.
    Garmin's lack of enthusiasm when it comes to repairing an otherwise perfectly working device is somewhat disappointing, but that's Garmin.

    Apparently some people have had success with the original button's hole using pencil erasers trimmed to the right size/shape and held in by ducting tape, others have cut a pencil eraser or a piece of rubber to shape, placed it in the hole and used silicone to hold and weatherproof it, and I have read that others have just used some type of silicone only, which apparently works for a while.
     
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