In addition to that excellent explanation, I will add that in July of 2000
Meade also told me that if the $200 repair did not fix my problem, I could
send the whole thing in for the $500 repair and would get the $200 I had
already paid discounted off that price.

Anthony J. Kroes
Green Bay, WI
two-time winner of the runaway DEC motor contest


> -----Original Message-----
> Al
> Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2001 8:52 AM
> Subject: [M]: Re: LX200 repair cost--what is it now?
>
>
> Carl,
>
> Meade offers two types of repairs. The repair which is right for you
> depends on your problem or problems.
>
> (1) $200 repair. You remove the following components from your LX200
> (mother board, daughter board, RA drive, DEC drive, keypad and all cords)
> and mail them to Meade. Meade will provide detailed instruction on which
> parts to remove, how to remove them and how to pack/mail to factory.
>
> You will usually get everything back, completely checked, tested and
> repaired within 4 weeks. This option will cost $200 + mailing to
> Meade...everything will be mailed back to you at Meade's expense.
>
> (2) $500 repair. This option is used when your problems are
> more than just
> electronic in nature. In this case, you send the OTA/Fork back
> to Meade for
> complete overhaul. Here is what Meade will do: Check and repair/replace
> electronics. Check and clean optics. (If optics require replacement, you
> will be notified and billed extra) Check and repair/replace any
> mechanical
> problems. Turn around time is about 4 weeks.
>
> You are responsible for shipping the scope to Meade...shipping back to you
> is covered. This is the _only_ repair which is covered with a
> warranty...the $200 option is not.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Al
> ----- Original Message -----
> Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2001 8:45 AM
> Subject: [M]: LX200 repair cost--what is it now?
>
>
> > Hello, group:
> >
> > I apologize if this is a rehashing, but I've been gone for a
> while without
> > my email.
> >
> > My question is this: What is the current cost to have an LX200
> > repaired--specifically, the motherboard and motors? I called
> about a year
> > ago to send it in and it was $200, but I think I've heard that it went
> > up. What is the consensus on this?
> >
> > Also, what is their repair telephone number? I can't seem to locate it
> > anymore.
> >
> > Thanks in advance!
> >
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