EDIT:
I happy to report Greg @ HB called me today and said they were shipping out the SD card slot cover. They must have read this post. I'm now a happy customer.
While I'm ranting on HB today.... I have used Humminbird since 2008 beginning with the 797 SI. I have a 12" Solix G3 and had the cover open changing map cards and accidently snagged the cover pulling it off and into the water. Simple fix, right? Get HB to send me a replacement card cover door and replace it. They send me the email below. I call back explaining, that no the unit does not have to come apart, you just simply stick the end of the tether shaped like a T into the slot. It's literally a 5 second fix. I am not mailing in my unit and paying $819.45 for the cover door. I tried calling back a couple of more times hoping to talk someone else into sending me the cover but no dice.
If anyone happens to have that SD card cover on a broken 12 or 15 Solix I could use one. It's really easy to remove, maybe too easy.
Thanks.
Dear Lynn,
I did find the part number but the door cover is unable to be installed without taking off the front housing of the unit and therefore is not a sellable part. The unit would need to come in for repair and that standard fee is $819.45.
If you want me to call you back I can after I get off my current call.
If we can assist you further on this subject or any other Humminbird related questions please feel free to email us again.
Good Boating and Fishing!
Greg
Technical Support Representative