Should I repair this Bernina??
#52
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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.
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.
#53
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???
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???
#57
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: PA
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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.
I'd take this machine to a Bernina dealer & have it checked. If you tok it to one, try another dealer.
#58
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".
#59
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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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