Scared and sad- my Janome 7700 died!
11-09-2010, 05:38 PM
#63
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Pensacola, FL
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So sorry to hear about your misfortune. I suppose that could happen with any brand. As new as it is and still under warranty, I feel sure they would replace it. If not, I would sure request that they do as you bought it in good faith, and sounds like you did everything right. Please keep us posted on what happens!
11-09-2010, 06:38 PM
#68
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Originally Posted by chiaraquilts
Originally Posted by homeagain2010
Hi, I used to work at a Brother dealership in MN and once in a while a machine would have a bad computer board. If it is still under warranty you should be able to have the board replaced,or the whole machine. Just remember each machine will run a little bit different than the other.
Take a deep breath and enjoy what you can of your day.
Good luck, Gina in MI
Take a deep breath and enjoy what you can of your day.
Good luck, Gina in MI
Back from the dealer (they were GREAT) and exactly as Gina says above, the motherboard had one component that failed. They took it all apart to show me and it is amazing how tiny the piece is- anyway, they will replace the motherboard within a few days and assure me it will be fine. Also got a nice loaner in the meantime!
I did express concern about the same problem happening again, and was told if there was any problem, the machine would be replaced. So I feel confident in trying the replacement motherboard.
AND, when I mentioned that my old Bernina 1010 wasn't working (reason I bought this machine), they said to bring it in when I come to pick up my machine and he will try to fix it free! It would be great to have a backup machine!
Thank you all for support and suggestions- nice to have friends who understand how important a sewing machine can be!
11-09-2010, 06:52 PM
#69
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Galveston Texas
Posts: 1,596
It is just a freakish thing that happened. My computer hard drive went out in 2 months, been over a year now and no trouble. Many years ago we bought a new car, the starter went out in 2 weeks.
I'm sure that your dealer will take good care of you.
I'm sure that your dealer will take good care of you.
11-09-2010, 07:19 PM
#70
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Central Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
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I hope you have some kind of warranty on it since it is less than a year old. Sewing machines are never dead in less than a year! I would insist on a new one. Who knows what also 'fried', I would be firm but persistant until they make me happy! You spent a small fortune on that machine, and have a right to own a new machine, not a refurbished, which is what you will have if they 'fix' it. If they insist on fixing it, I would ask for a discount, commensurate with the cost of a refurbished machine. Do your homework tonight before you take it in tomorrow. I would go to the Janome web site, and see what kind of warranty you got with your machine. I would walk into the shop with 'all of my ducks' lined up. I wish you the best! {HUGS} If that happened to my new machine, I would probably have a 'hissy-fit', then get busy!
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