LED bar replacement

[Sarah at Oneway]

The LED bar on one of my XT's has blown out. Is this a relatively easy fix or do I need a tech? No other problems that I think might be connected with this.

[gcannon]

I think you are talking about the LED on the user interface... I never pay attention to it anyway (well, rarely)- if I need info from the machine to tell me what is wrong, I refer to the OS info on the screen of the computer. I think the fix would be relatively simple- replace the PCB board in there- and I'm pretty sure it won't be cheap; so, unless you rely on that little light a good bit, I would just let it go.

[Sarah at Oneway]

No, Gregory, I'm talking the about the LED lights that shine down on either side of the hoop while sewing. Each side has a bar of two rows of LEDs.

[gcannon]

OH- duh! I can be so dense sometimes! I dont know either, but I will call my tech tonight & find out for both of us- post answer tomorrow.

[Hugo Torbidoni]

Sarah,

The LED lights are simple to replace.
It will require that you remove the black cover so be sure you are on needle #1 or #16, depending on which bank of lights you want to remove.

I would suggest turning the machine off when you are ready to replace them. All you have is 2 screwshold the led pcb to the machine, then disconnect the harness from the bad light assy and plug it into to the new one. when replacing the light assy be sure the lights are angled in toward the center.

RE-INSTALL THE BLACK COVER BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE.

No ,I'm yelling.Just trying to point out how inportant it is not to forget the last step or you will have alot more problems than a set of "headlights" out on your machine.

Hugo Torbidoni
301-471-3157

[gcannon]

I talked w/my tech- follow Hugo's advice or contact your tech. Each side may be a different part #, so, take your time & do it right & avoid a service call. Best wishes from me

[Sarah at Oneway]

Thanks guys!! That is part of my plan for major maintenance and replacement between Christmas and New Years!!

[jjones9774]

My three XTs needed LED replacements. I got new ones from Melco at $50 each (OUCH!) and made the easy-to-perform replacement. Now I have six burned out boards that look like it would be fairly easy to remove and replace the bad LEDs with new ones. Does any one know where to obtain them and what style and type to buy? I forgot to stick a meter on the cables while they were disconnected but it should be relatively easy to get the supplied voltage. Any help will be appreciated.

[Steve I]

I just bought some bulbs. Ill let you know how it turns out.

[Steve I]

I just replaced bulbs in the board works great. .75 per bulb and a little soldering time is better than $50. for a new board.

[Greenwing]

Are you going to share your source?

It would be nice to have on hand...

[Steve I]

Ledtronics.com I will post the part number when I get A chance to look it up a little later today.

[Steve I]

Ok here is the part number for the LED Bulbs.

Ledtronics
1-800-579-4875

part number L200-0CW-40D-LL

I have replaced 4 sets(48bulbs)so far and they are working great.

[Twilock]

100 bulbs on amazon for 4 dollars includes freight.

[monogramsbylaura]

Twilock. Do you have a bulb number