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Having just accepted the fact that my tube has expired, I've decided to spend the 2 grand for replacement tube, X,Y axis PM kits and new optics. Is there anything I should know before I get out the screwdriver and band-aids? A cursory inspection looks like this should be something I can handle as long as I don't open the back and find I need a moss covered three handled family credenza to get the tube out. Anyone done this repair on a similar machine?
Thanx,
Jim
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Can't help you with the motion-system stuff, as mine has never needed it.
But replacing the tube in a Versalaser is about as complicated as changing a lightbulb.
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I can contribute from our experience.
If it is VersalLaser, replacing the tube is quite easy, however more complicated than changing a light bulb.
You need a full set of allen keys. Open the back lead, then open the 2 white screws that retains the tube to the back of the machine.
Then replace the tube, and put there 2 screws back.
Now be careful. These screws must be put back easily or otherwise the tube position is wrong or not exact. Do't use extra force there.
Regarding the PM for X and Y - It's not too complicated but I would recommend that people who are intimidated by tube replacement to stay away or ask for a handy friend's help.
Last edited by Zvi Grinberg; 09-02-2012 at 4:52 PM.
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<insert canonical lightbulb joke here>Originally Posted by Zvi Grinberg
Yoga class makes me feel like a total stud, mostly because I'm about as flexible as a 2x4.
"Design"? Possibly. "Intelligent"? Sure doesn't look like it from this angle.
We used to be hunter gatherers. Now we're shopper borrowers.
The three most important words in the English language: "Front Towards Enemy".
The world makes a lot more sense when you remember that Butthead was the smart one.
You can never be too rich, too thin, or have too much ammo.
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How many <insert appropriate clergy reference here> does it take to change a light bulb?
Only one, but the light bulb really has to want to change . . .
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Jim,
Tube is easy, just did my VL300 this summer. 15 min job. The rest gets a bit more complex, but if you go slow, save all of the screws and remember how it all goes back together it is not too bad. Took about 4 hours to completely tear apart, clean, replace and put back together. Ask Universal for the service manual for the items you are replacing. It will tell you exactly how to do it.
Todd
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Hey, don't leave us in the dark. some of us want to know if it was funny.
If you said Protestants, it would be funny.
If you said Catholics, it wouldn't be.
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Thanks all. I thought it should be something I could handle but didn't want to get halfway through and find out I needed a metric widget.
Jim
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<metahumor>Hey, don't leave us in the dark. some of us want to know if it was funny.
If you said Protestants, it would be funny.
If you said Catholics, it wouldn't be.
A priest, a minister, and a rabbi walk into a bar.
The bartender looks up and says, "What is this, a joke?"
</metahumor>
Yoga class makes me feel like a total stud, mostly because I'm about as flexible as a 2x4.
"Design"? Possibly. "Intelligent"? Sure doesn't look like it from this angle.
We used to be hunter gatherers. Now we're shopper borrowers.
The three most important words in the English language: "Front Towards Enemy".
The world makes a lot more sense when you remember that Butthead was the smart one.
You can never be too rich, too thin, or have too much ammo.
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WAA...Waa...waa....
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Where can I buy tube for replace it?
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Jose where are you located,
You can go through local distributor or contact ULS for details on recharge exchange.
You may also consider Photovac in Ohio for recharge but it takes some time to get it back.
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I am in Venezuela, only looking a easy way to replace
If you need the VL200/300 service manual, drop me a PM.
About 3.12 mb is size zipped.
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