The warranty is 1 year parts and labor. If you think it's broken, find your receipt and contact Gamin.
Appearances don't count for much and assumptions are even worse. From your description, it sounds like a shorted LiIon battery. Replace battery: $11.24 I couldn't find any instructions on the web on how to replace the battery.
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