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First I want to send my condolences and then say I would fix it. You will not get a new one for that price, but you know that. I like to try and repair stuff that is dear to me.
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I had to replace the mother board on my Bernina 200 and it cost 500.00 but I guarantee it was worth it.
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Originally Posted by MaryAnnMc
Friends, I am heartbroken. The other day, my Bernina 930 started hissing and popping and spewing thick white smoke. The repairman called, and said the board was fried. :o( It will cost $275 to ship it to Bernina (can't be fixed locally, even by an authorized repairman).
The truly sad thing is, I just bought this about 5 months ago from a dear friend for $700. It was well maintained, and I had it serviced as soon as I bought it. I never thought I could be so attached to a piece of machinery, but I cried when it happened. The question is, should i fix it? Look for another?? Does anyone have an experience with a fried board??? |
I have been sewing on my old Bernina 830 for at least 35 years. It is a wonderful machine. My foot pedal broke a few months ago and after finding out how expensive the foot pedals were, my husband fixed it by purchasing graphite pins on the internet for MUCH less. I love that machine!
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Without hestitation I would have it fixed. If you return it to Bernina it will be fixed by the experts.
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I would repair it...They are such good machines...I would see if I could find a better price...
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I think the consensus is fix it and you will not be sorry. You will have your machine back in good working order.
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I have an old Bernina and I would get it repaired. The one I have is over 30 years old and it runs just like it did new. Have them check the motor brushes too. You won't be sorry for fixing it.
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I would have it fixed. Bernina's are great machines and I am sure after yours get a new motherboard it will be like new. And you will be happy.
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I would probly fix it.BUT if you have had it for only 5 months shouldn't it still have a warranty of some sort depending on how long your friend had it though I guess.Goodluck!
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a Bernina, fix it.. it's worth it in my book.. I'm still sewing on my one owner 1972 (I think) 830.. I also have a 1230 and both are wonderful!! Fix it, they are wonderful machines!
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Mary Ann, I have a question about your machine. I have a Bernina 930 that I purchased in 1985, but to my knowledge it doesn't have a board, because it is not electronic. What board are you talking abou and is you machine a 930 or a different model? Just asking, I'm sure you know what you have, not doubting that, but where is the board, since mine is also a 930 and has not electronic or computer board.At least if it does it is invisible because I clean my machine and oil it all the time and haven't seen one. I'm just asking, maybe mine has one and I am not aware of it. Do you know where it is on the machine?
If you decide not to get it repaired and want to sell accessories or parts, let me know I would be interested in purchasing some. |
Originally Posted by MaryAnnMc
Friends, I am heartbroken. The other day, my Bernina 930 started hissing and popping and spewing thick white smoke. The repairman called, and said the board was fried. :o( It will cost $275 to ship it to Bernina (can't be fixed locally, even by an authorized repairman).
The truly sad thing is, I just bought this about 5 months ago from a dear friend for $700. It was well maintained, and I had it serviced as soon as I bought it. I never thought I could be so attached to a piece of machinery, but I cried when it happened. The question is, should i fix it? Look for another?? Does anyone have an experience with a fried board??? |
I think it makes sense to have this one repaired if there are no other issues that come up.
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Originally Posted by sewingsuz
I would go for it, have it fixed.
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Originally Posted by hobo2000
Look at it this way, you can't buy a new Bernina for $275. and it will be good as new when they return it. I'd go for it, the sooner the better.
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If this is the 930 from the 80's it has no board. It was made pre computerized machines. I have one & have never seen a board in it either. The 930, you remove the whole top of the machine to oil it. If there was a board you'd see it.
I'd take this machine to a Bernina dealer & have it checked. If you tok it to one, try another dealer. |
There is no board in a 930. It is the last of the mechanical Bernina's. It does have an electronic foot peddle. Maybe it was the motor that burnt out but those can be replaced. I would take it for a second opinion. You could join the Yahoo "Bernina ThirtySomethings" forum. There is a Bernina Technician and several other knowledgeable people on it that could give you some advice. Some dealers would rather try to sell you a new one for big bucks rather than fix the older ones. It may only need new brushes. I'm not sure what happened but it wasn't a mother board that it "doesn't have".
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Originally Posted by allets
There is no board in a 930. It is the last of the mechanical Bernina's. It does have an electronic foot peddle. Maybe it was the motor that burnt out but those can be replaced. I would take it for a second opinion. You could join the Yahoo "Bernina ThirtySomethings" forum. There is a Bernina Technician and several other knowledgeable people on it that could give you some advice. Some dealers would rather try to sell you a new one for big bucks rather than fix the older ones. It may only need new brushes. I'm not sure what happened but it wasn't a mother board that it "doesn't have".
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motherboard's are expensive. I had to have the one for my furnace replaced. Check to see what kind of warranty comes with the replacement. Usually it is good for a year.
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I had a 930 in the 1980"s..traded it for a 1630 and have 180E
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There was a 930 listed on Ebay with less than 2 days left on bidding...asking 899
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