[Elecraft] PX3 Screen Issue [clarification on repair/replacement]

[Don Wilhelm]

John,

If the part costs $500, I don't know how you could get it repaired for 
$100!  Good luck.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 5/26/2018 10:12 PM, John_N1JM wrote:
> Hi Wayne:
> 
> Recently I had a problem with my PX3. The VFO A cursor bar was black instead
> of green and some other artifacts. Elecraft support said it was probably the
> LCD and I would have to replace the front panel board and LCD at a cost of
> over $500. I consequently bought a used PX3 at much less than $500. I still
> have the PX3 with the "defective LCD". I would still like to get it repaired
> if it's around $100 or so. :-)
> 
> 73, John N1JM
> 
> 
> 
> wayne burdick wrote
>> John_N1JM, wrote:
>>
>>> It's a good thing it's under warranty. A screen from Elecraft parts is
>>> $500+.
>>
>> Hi John,
>>
>> Reliability of the PX3 front panel circuit board and LCD is extremely high
>> (ditto with the P3). We do get an occasional request for LCD replacement,
>> usually after the PX3 has been operated portable and sustained damage in
>> transport.
>>
>> The bezel (~$21 replacement cost) usually takes the brunt of the damage.
>> If a new LCD is required, it's ~$100. Replacement instructions can be
>> found in the PX3 Owners Manual.
>>
>> I don’t think we’ve ever had to replace an entire PX3 front panel module.
>> We could repair it in virtually any scenario short of grizzly attack.
>>
>> 73,
>> Wayne
>> N6KR
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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