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Kiran
Born in NL; I ride ML
Hi Kiran,
Sorry I can't really advise about where to get it repaired, only I notice the unit it on a bracket which is at quite a steep angle. I don't think the 9000 series was meant to be used at such an angle and this certainly won't help the loose glass problem. The 2 doors will also be under strain when opening and closing. If everything is still working ok then I would say it is still definately worth restoring, all of these units are now old ( 9000, 9300,9500), so finding a good replacement may not be easy.
There have been many articles on this forum about re attaching loose glass panels, some sort of special double sided tape seems to be the answer. Try searching the forum. The white button you mention I assume is one of the touch sensitive pads under the glass, that will be more difficult to repair without specialist knowledge ( and cost) I guess. Can you still use the unit without that particular button ( ie can the remote still do the same function without the need to touch the panel.)?
Just my thoughts. Good luck in getting it sorted.
Graeme.
graemeben:Hi Kiran, Sorry I can't really advise about where to get it repaired, only I notice the unit it on a bracket which is at quite a steep angle. I don't think the 9000 series was meant to be used at such an angle and this certainly won't help the loose glass problem. The 2 doors will also be under strain when opening and closing. If everything is still working ok then I would say it is still definately worth restoring, all of these units are now old ( 9000, 9300,9500), so finding a good replacement may not be easy. There have been many articles on this forum about re attaching loose glass panels, some sort of special double sided tape seems to be the answer. Try searching the forum. The white button you mention I assume is one of the touch sensitive pads under the glass, that will be more difficult to repair without specialist knowledge ( and cost) I guess. Can you still use the unit without that particular button ( ie can the remote still do the same function without the need to touch the panel.)? Just my thoughts. Good luck in getting it sorted. Graeme.
The bracket itself does look very good and seems to show off the lines of the unit very well. If a 45 degree bracket was available for the 9000 series originally then I'm sure your bracket is fine. My concern was if you have a problem with loose glass panel then being at a more upright angle than normal won't help the panel holding fast. If the Beocenter has been on the bracket for some time without any problems them I'm sure it's fine to remain there.
I have a 9300 and haven't (yet) had any problems with the glass becoming dislodged. I put this down partly to touching the panel as little as possible and that I keep the Beocenter flat on a unit. This is only my assumptions and may be totally without substance, but seems to work for me.
The 9000 series are always popular and good ones are rare now, so totally worth restoring yours if you can.
Rudi Pedersen:Hi, Try Bremdal Radio & Tv in Struer (where B&O is located), they can proably help you
Rudi Pedersen:Give them a call and send a box
Have you contacted your nearest dealer? They obviously won't have any spare parts for it but may have a service centre that can help. In my experience some dealers are a lot more helpful than others when it comes to servicing 'older' B&O so it may be worth contacting a few and see if they are interested or can recommend someone.Depends if you are prepared to travel or risk sending the unit by courier as well of course and ultimately cost will be the biggest factor.
Good luck and I hope we see pictures of a refurbished unit sometime soon.
At the moment here 2x BC9000, 2x BC9500 and a BC9300. All for complete service amongst the other regular repairs.
Reglueing the glaspanels is just one of the things.
If you start yourself, use prpper cleaning solvents (which don't affect the black frames and paint on the panels). Use doublesided celltape with a thickness of 0,6mm-0,8mm. Don't glue the frames direct on the glasspanels.
Many (12+) years ago I had very good dealings with B&O Bath. I know since then they have moved and I'm not even sure if they still have the same team working there but from my experience I can recommend them. I live in Cornwall but back then the nearest dealer wasn't interested in any repairs, only selling new gear. I contacted Bath on the off chance (I have a friend that lives just outside so was able to make a weekend of the journey) and they were very helpful.
Contemplating sending the unit to Denmark is dedication to the brand indeed but I'm sure there is someone closer to home that can help.
PS the more I look at your wall bracket the more I like the idea! Unfortunately my house is timber framed with plasterboard walls so wouldn't take the weight.
Have you tried AVA services: http://www.avaservices.co.uk/
A bit closer than Glasgow, and they've always been most helpful to me.
Guy:Have you tried AVA services: http://www.avaservices.co.uk/ A bit closer than Glasgow, and they've always been most helpful to me.