Inside the LCX111cHD

This unit control board is almost identical to the lcx26cHD. Same problem with obsolescence. What I am looking for is loose solder connections, especially around the larger components. As you see, the larger filter capacitors hve been glued to the pcb. What I am looking for is loose solder connections caused by vibration. A loose solder joint can kill the unit. If I spot one, I will resolder the connection and see if it fixes the problem. I removed the HDD so to check that the HDD wasn't loading the data buss. It wasn't the problem.

I am still looking with my magnifier.

Photo with red pointers on pcb is lcx26. Other is lcx111.

It is hard for me to believe they don't order 30% or so more components over their planned production run so the units can be repaired longer before going obsolete.

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Originally Posted by PanMan_VA

It is hard for me to believe they don't order 30% or so more components over their planned production run so the units can be repaired longer before going obsolete.

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I agree.

I talked to Lowrance. Navico inherited:rolleyes: the problem. They were evasive on the subject, but confirmed the obsolescence of parts.

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Originally Posted by PanMan_VA

It is hard for me to believe they don't order 30% or so more components over their planned production run so the units can be repaired longer before going obsolete.

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But-But-But when they go obsolete then most fine folks run out and buy a new one & that's how these companies build profits. :eek: