I have somehow lost the USB data cord to our Garmin Nuvi 2797LM. I can find a lot for the LMT version. Is there any difference in the cables or the connectors?
There are two types of USB cables used to connect Garmin automotive devices to the computer: mini-USB and micro-USB. Locate the USB port on your device and reference the images below to know which USB cable to use. The USB port may be located under the device's mount. mini-USB port:
Some devices come with a USB cable in the box when purchased new. If you need one, however, a compatible mini-USBcable can be purchased fromGarmin's website. micro-USB port: Though your device should have come with a cable in the box when purchased new, a replacementmicro-USBcable can be purchased from Garmin's website. When connecting your device to a computer, it is recommended to use a Garmin brand USB cable to ensure that the device communicates with the computer properly. Some newer Mac computers may have only USB-C ports, which would require an adapter to plug in a Garmin automotive device as seen below.
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There are two types of USB cables used to connect Garmin automotive devices to the computer: mini-USB and micro-USB.
Locate the USB port on your device and reference the images below to know which USB cable to use. The USB port may be located under the device's mount.
mini-USB port:
Some devices come with a USB cable in the box when purchased new. If you need one, however, a compatible mini-USBcable can be purchased fromGarmin's website.
micro-USB port:
Though your device should have come with a cable in the box when purchased new, a replacementmicro-USBcable can be purchased from Garmin's website.
When connecting your device to a computer, it is recommended to use a Garmin brand USB cable to ensure that the device communicates with the computer properly.
Some newer Mac computers may have only USB-C ports, which would require an adapter to plug in a Garmin automotive device as seen below.