Originally Posted by
humbird
I guess I am wondering why you take the machine apart? Cleaning perhaps? Most cleaning can be done with brushes or pipe cleaners without taking the machine apart. If it needs more through cleaning, I would recomend taking it to "the shop" Does the machine still work without these parts? I would worry about doing damage to the machine if it does. Maybe a trip to the shop along with the extra parts is in order.
I have a Janome 8000 I bought in 1993. Two years ago the LED screen went out. Estimate to replace was close to $400. I went online, found the screen and instructions to replace for $100. I decided to try it myself. I replaced the screen and it works fine. I did have to have the machine serviced afterwards, but only a year or so later.