Meade LX200, LX50 LX650, and LX750 Repairs
We specialize in the component level repair of Meade LX Series Electronics. We carry a supply of replacement parts for the main board, power panel, and declination board. You only need to send the electronics!
All of our repairs, are done by Certified Electronic Technicians and Engineers. The electronics are tested as a complete system and all of the optical encoders are retuned and calibrated correctly as a system. All you need to do is send the following parts:
Power Panel, Power Panel to Main Board ribbon cable, Main Board, RA Motor Assembly, Dec Motor Assembly, Dec Cable, Hand Controller, and Hand Controller Cable. Power Supply, Please clean all thermal grease and mechanical grease off all components.
CAUTION: Please send MAIN BOARD completely wrapped in TIN FOIL for static protection! DO NOT LEAVE THIS JOB TO YOUR SHIPPING COMPANY.
Statement: We do not just repair your electronics, we re-calibrate all the optical encoders and test each unit before it is shipped back to you. Also, I am always available on line or by phone to answers questions should you have any problems and generally will get back to you within 48 hours.
Repair cost: to the electronics may vary and will depend on the vintage and the problem (s) and generally start at 275.00. Problems other than electronics ( i.e., RA and DEC Motors) are NOT included in the electronic repair cost. Each motor repair/replacement will be dealt with on an individual basis. I suggest shipping via DHL as they are the cheapest.
We stock most electronic repair parts for this series and will try to get your repair back in about 3 weeks ( occasionally we have to restock obsolete components and this this will require additional repair time that we can not control.
To send a request and deposit for a repair use the button below.
GIVE YOURSELF DIRECTIONS !
Removing the Components is easy, replacing them in the correct order is not, therefore, it is recommended that you document the board and wiring placement and removal procedure, I suggest using pictures and diagrams so you and easily replace the components.
LX200 GPS units: We are currently testing these units for repairs and refurbishing. Some of the sub assemblies we can currently repair. Please email me for details.
tcostanzo@astronomy-shoppe.com
Thank you,
Tony C
Meade Replacement Cables $39.99
Meade ETX Repairs and Upgrades
We perform services on Meade ETX telescopes: including Collimation, Testing, adjusting, firmware upgrades. etc we also upgrade Mechanical parts, and replace or re machine broken parts (email for a quote).
Restorations:
We have done several historical restorations including Brasheer,Unitron, Fecker, Cave, Greeg, Lloyd
Questar, Tema, Selsi . Please email for pricing and info.
Shipping Address:
Astronomy-Shoppe
3 Elm Street
Plaistow, NH 03865