Meade LX200GPS Telescope "mirror lock" Questions

mirror lock The mirror lock won't unlock. The large gear that engages with the gear behind the mirror lock knob will not rotate. If you turn the knob counterclockwise the knob will back off away from ...

mirror lock the mirror lock won't unlock. The large gear behind the mirror lock knob will not turn Possibly the shaft has jammed. Follow this link for a source of good information: ...

...Mirror Lock Meade says to turn the mirror lock to the lock position after focusing. They state not to tighten to much, just firm. When I turn mine to the lock position it acts like it hits a stop - ...

...lock in the coordinates all I can see is the cross hairs covering up what planet im looking at. In the finder scope or in the main tube? If you cannot see it in the main tube you are NOT in focus--- ...

...mirror cell turned together with the lock gear when I turned the locking knob ! (Is this normal ?) Afterward I tried to hook the crosshole in the focuser screw over the focus rod again. Here comes my ...

...mirror. After setting it up I discovered the locking mechanism would not unlock nor could i turn the focus knob.It is still under warenty but I live in Newfoundland Canada and it would take ...

...the optical tube some light 'thumps' and turn the focuser clockwise. You should be able to see the mirror moving backwards in the

...mirror lock malfunctioned as it just spins in both directions with little resistance. I think I unscrewed it to far and now I can't get the coarse focus to work. Any ideas on how to fix this ? ...

...Thank you! That BLACK PAPER is there to cause the trap of light and dust and etc from the MIRROR and is held in place usally with adjustable locking screws to balance the reflective ...