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Meade LX200GPS telescope

posted by miller54 on Apr 22, 2008


I have a meade LX200GPS telescope. accidently attached to incorrect polarity of battery. Now autostar 2 handcontroller not functioning.

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posted on May 22, 2008
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PaulMo


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The front panel for the telescope has an internal fuse. Remove the screws and look at the circuit board for a fuse. Replace with the same type and rating. The telescope has a diode with the fuse that gives some protection against reverse polarity, and the telescope should function on this fix.

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