F2 Repair Update/Fisher service

[Goldbug Ron]

Hi All,

A few weeks ago I posted a comment/question about a problem with not being able to turn the detector off after I changed the batteries.

Well, I spoke Fisher and they said it needed to be returned for repair. On Fri. Oct. 10 I shipped the unit to Fisher via UPS ground. Fisher received it on Wed. Oct. 15. The unit was repaired and shipped back to me on Fri. Oct. 17. I received it yesterday, Tues. Oct. 21. Las Vegas area to El Paso and back to LV area.

The repair consisted of replacing component U18 and the front panel membrane.

I have to give Fisher two thumbs up for its service. One day turnaround and fast return.

I do find it hard to believe that Fisher would do a board level repair on a $200 detector. Whatever, I have it back and it works great.

Goldbug Ron

 

[BarnacleBill]

That depends on what U18 is and how it's attached to the board. Socketed or chip lead carrier it's no big deal. A decent re-work station with the proper attachments also makes life easier on surface mount items. The front panel membrane may have actually been the biggest PIA.

Glad you got it resolved.

HH
BarnacleBill