Epilog Legend 24tt Won't Boot

[Allan Wright]

I was in the middle of a job and my Legend 24TT stopped. The back light is on on the LCD, but nothing is displayed on it. I've tried unplugging it for a while and when turned on all I get is the back light on the LCD, nothing after that.

Any thoughts on how I should proceed before calling Epilog?

[Bruce Volden]

Sounds like the mother board. I have the same machine and have installed 2 so far (past 10 years).

Bruce

[Allan Wright]

Sounds like the mother board. I have the same machine and have installed 2 so far (past 10 years).

Bruce

Makes sense to me. I opened it up and there are red surface mount LEDs on it that are lit so I don't think it is the power supply.

How much does a motherboard cost?

[Bruce Volden]

If I recall mine was ~$900?

Bruce

[Allan Wright]

Ouch!

Thanks for the info Bruce - very helpful.

I'm always pleasantly surprised how helpful and knowledgable the Creekers are.

If I recall mine was ~$900?

Bruce

[Allan Wright]

Bruce,

Have you ever looked into getting your tube recharged or replaced? I'm wondering if it's even still possible on these older units?

Allan

[Joe Pelonio]

I'm on my 3rd tube, but (knocking on wood) have the original mother board from 2004. I have no idea what they cost now, but from Epilog the first was on warranty, the second $2,400, then I heard from one of their techs it had dropped to $1,100.

[Allan Wright]

I'm on my 3rd tube, but (knocking on wood) have the original mother board from 2004. I have no idea what they cost now, but from Epilog the first was on warranty, the second $2,400, then I heard from one of their techs it had dropped to $1,100.

Thanks, the local repair guy quoted me $1000.00 for the replacement board so I guess they're still dropping in price. He also quoted me $1300.00 for a replacement rebuilt/refilled 35-watt tube which I thought was a bargain.

[Allan Wright]

So here's what I see on the back side. 48V light (D11) doesn't light up. Possibly power supply issue?

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