LCD screen losing it - can I get parts?

Flyfan · Jan 14, 2005, 11:42 PM

Mt Hitec Flash 5 Tx is approaching it's 3rd birthday in March - I know nothing lasts forever, but I'm disappointed that my so far trusty transmitter is showing signs of already wearing out.

The volts display shows between 1 and 2.3 volts with a fully charged battery (also with spare battery) - The Tx works fine, no low voltage beeping - and will work for at least an hour this way.

The model numbers 1 and 5 are now missing and some of the other segments are gone, which makes things hard to read.

Everything is still working, so far, but I expect before too long that it will get worse.

My supplier here in Australia says it's 'Hardly worth fixing' as the parts and labour could easily equal the cost of a new Tx.

I am about to buy a new Tx because for a long time I've realised how handy it is to have backup.

But I hate to just throw my Hitec away -

Is it possible to make a simple diagnosis from the low volts display and LCD ?

Is it possible to get a new complete board that houses the LCD and either fit it myself (or I can get it fitted locally by a tech) ?

Flyfan

BRENDAN LUGO · Jan 17, 2005, 12:43 PM

Unfortunantly, there is no easy way to diagnose the problem with out having the transmitter.

Flyfan · Jan 17, 2005, 03:55 PM

Hi Brendan,

obviously not easy to diagnose the fault without the Tx, but is it possible to buy a new circuit board ? the one that includes the LCD screen ?

Flyfan

BRENDAN LUGO · Jan 18, 2005, 11:24 AM

No, they are service parts only and cannot be sold. Plus, the radio would have to be calibrated if the main board was replaced.

Flyfan · Jan 23, 2005, 11:35 PM

Oh, that's a pity.

Seems a shame that it didn't last two years.

The LCD display is now almost gone. Is this a well known problem on the Hitec Flash 5 ?

Flyfan

BRENDAN LUGO · Jan 24, 2005, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flyfan

Oh, that's a pity.

The LCD display is now almost gone. Is this a well known problem on the Hitec Flash 5 ?

Flyfan

No, I rarely see a display go out on these radios. In fact I can only recall 1 or 2 in the last couple of years.

Jan 14, 2005, 11:42 PM	#1
Flyfan Rob H Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cairns Australia Posts: 566	LCD screen losing it - can I get parts? Mt Hitec Flash 5 Tx is approaching it's 3rd birthday in March - I know nothing lasts forever, but I'm disappointed that my so far trusty transmitter is showing signs of already wearing out. The volts display shows between 1 and 2.3 volts with a fully charged battery (also with spare battery) - The Tx works fine, no low voltage beeping - and will work for at least an hour this way. The model numbers 1 and 5 are now missing and some of the other segments are gone, which makes things hard to read. Everything is still working, so far, but I expect before too long that it will get worse. My supplier here in Australia says it's 'Hardly worth fixing' as the parts and labour could easily equal the cost of a new Tx. I am about to buy a new Tx because for a long time I've realised how handy it is to have backup. But I hate to just throw my Hitec away - Is it possible to make a simple diagnosis from the low volts display and LCD ? Is it possible to get a new complete board that houses the LCD and either fit it myself (or I can get it fitted locally by a tech) ? Flyfan

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Jan 17, 2005, 12:43 PM	#2
BRENDAN LUGO Hitec service Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 283	Unfortunantly, there is no easy way to diagnose the problem with out having the transmitter.

Jan 17, 2005, 03:55 PM	#3
Flyfan Rob H Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cairns Australia Posts: 566	Hi Brendan, obviously not easy to diagnose the fault without the Tx, but is it possible to buy a new circuit board ? the one that includes the LCD screen ? Flyfan

Jan 18, 2005, 11:24 AM	#4
BRENDAN LUGO Hitec service Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 283	No, they are service parts only and cannot be sold. Plus, the radio would have to be calibrated if the main board was replaced.

Jan 23, 2005, 11:35 PM	#5
Flyfan Rob H Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cairns Australia Posts: 566	Oh, that's a pity. Seems a shame that it didn't last two years. The LCD display is now almost gone. Is this a well known problem on the Hitec Flash 5 ? Flyfan