I also had it done and it took about four weeks - but that was around
Christmas. Since it was under warranty, they didn't charge anything. They
also put the latest software in there and some new cables.

-----Original Message-----
Ralph P. Pass III
Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 1999 11:46 AM
Subject: Re: [M]: 416xt dessicant replacement


I sent mine back to Meade. They cleaned the inside and replaced the
dessicant.
It took three weeks door to door.

Ralph

"Grant C. Blair" wrote:

> My 416xt (about two and a half years old) is showing lightning-like frost
> lines when operating at -20 degrees celsius. I'm assuming this is due to a
> leak in the seals, allowing moisture in over time and the dessicant is now
> saturated.
>
> Q1: Is there anywhere I can send/take it apart from Meade to get the unit
> dried, dessicant replaced and resealed properly?
>
> Q2: Has anyone (apart from Chris Heapy) done this or had it done, and what
> did it cost and how long did it take?
>
> Thanks,
> Grant C. Blair
> Moorestown, NJ

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