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Anyone had any luck getting modules repaired?
Latter day B&O kit utilises a system of exchangeable modules,the idea being that when something fails,an Engineer can quickly ascertain where the fault lies,and simply swap out the offending module.
All well and good when the modules are still available,but they are rapidly becoming extinct it seems.
No technical info ie circuit diagrams,seem to be available for individual modules,so it all looks a bit bleak.
I'm faced with the prospect of writing off a Beolab 1,as the official word from B&O is "product expired",so no help forthcoming there alas!
Regards,
Nick
Hi Nick,
an unfortunate tale that shows the 'disposable' attitude from more and more producers of equipment. However, don't write off your BL1 until you've contacted non B&O service centres. This is their standard answer for anything older than 10 years (and in some cases much less!).
Try contacting some of the revered members of this forum such as 'Dillen' or 'Leslie' - there are others who may offer help. It is quite possible that it is a simple repair - what happened to the BL1?
Dave.
Hello Dave.
The Beolab 1 is completely lifeless with no standby light.
Closer inspection reveals that the primary supplies are ok,so the upc is getting it's standby supply ok.
I suspect that the upc chip has failed.This is quite a common failing in modern B&O kit,across the product range.Unfortunatley in this case it's part of the main amplifier pcb,and would need special equipment to replace it.
B&O certainly used to repair modules "in house",as the replacement ones they issued,were often labled "refurbished by B&O" or somesuch.
The build quality of the Beolab 1 of course is super,which makes it even more incredible that it can't apparently be repaired?Also as one of a pair,the other one will become redundant too!!
Check the fuse F150 and the stby. voltage across 2C216 (2D214) 30V and 2C218 5V
Mikkel