Skywatcher handset broken

[bomberbaz]

Hi all. As it says, slight problem with my handset in that the right direction button isnt responding. Up, down and left, fine no issues but the right has been playing up fr a while now and has finally packed in.

I managed tonight ok my doing a little pushing but it is far from a perfect remedy so choices are do nothing,, buy a replacement or see if I can have it repaired.

I favour the latter first as I do not think a replacement will come cheap unless someone can tell me different. Anyway, repairs. Who would be a good person/company to approach with this one. Personally I reckon it is simply the button that is goosed but I don't really do electrics, fear of the unknown and all that so I would prefer someone else to give it a whirl. Any ideas guys n gals?

[Steve Ward]

First I would undo the handset by removing the screws , then clean the back of the rubber keypad and the contact pads on the circuit board with a Q-tip with a small drop of Baader Wonder Fluid ... 

[buzzlightyear]

As above it needs a quick clean and go from there.

[bomberbaz]

Ok thanks guys, I will try that first and then report back.

steve

[Cornelius Varley]

There is a v3 handset on Astroboot £70

[bomberbaz]

There is a v3 handset on Astroboot £70

Thanks Peter but if this one is beggared I think I will buy a new one. I know in general us Astronomers look after our stuff but I am not the most brilliant with electronics and don't want to have to start messing around with things.

A V3 would need flashing I think and having read up on this, don't think my current pc would handle this. I have already enquired to FLO who would be able to assist with this making it a case of simply plug n go.

Thanks all the same.

Steve