SOLUTION FOR SHARP XEA 203 DISPLAY IPL error

it show a part of the problem says a battery went flat,,was there any corrosion in the place you put the battery. if there was corrision it could have shorted something in the machine
it's very posssible that something has gone wrong with the computer part of the machine

The way to tell if your NordicTrack digital console is bad is to troubleshoot it first. If nothing works, you've got a bad console. The digital console is an important part of exercising. A manual machine will still work even if the console doesn't, but an automated machine needs the console to work so you can adjust things like speed, resistance and incline. You also can't use programs or see your time, distance or estimated calories burned without a working console. The two most common reasons that a console will be dim, display bad results, or won't turn on are bad batteries and a problem with the reed switch.

1. Replace the Batteries
   • 1 Replace the batteries first, if your machine has batteries. A manual machine such as the NordicTrack MTN 740 will not need batteries, and instead the console is powered by your moving the steps. Check your manual if you are unsure of which batteries to buy. Different machines will require different batteries. The NordicTrack Mini Stepper uses watch batteries, but larger machines will likely need AA or D batteries.
     
   • 2 Take off the cover to the battery compartment. Remove and discard the old batteries. Replace all of the batteries, not just one if you happen to have one good one. Align them correctly with the "+" and "-" signs as shown on the compartment.
     
   • 3 Replace the battery cover and attempt to turn on the console.
     
   Reset the Circuit Breaker
   • 1 Check the circuit breaker. A machine such as the NordicTrack CXT 990 will have a circuit breaker located on the front of the machine. The console will not work if the circuit breaker is tripped.
     
   • 2 Push the circuit breaker in if it protrudes until it sticks.
     
   • 3 Try to turn on the console. Check the circuit breaker for your house if this does not fix the console problem.
     
   Adjust the Reed Switch
   • 1 Inspect the reed switch as the information on the display will not be true if the reed switch is too far from the flywheel on NordicTrack machines such as the MTN 740.
     
   • 2 Unscrew the two M10 by 82mm button bolts on the right pedal bracket. Unscrew the two M10 nylon locknuts. Pull off the pedal bracket and set aside.
     
   • 3 Remove the two M4 by 38mm screws. Remove the three M4 by 25mm screws. Slide the right side shield off to expose the flywheel, magnet reed switch.
     
   • 4 Unscrew the screw that holds the reed switch in place but do not remove it. Slide the reed switch toward the flywheel but leave enough space that the magnet can move freely. Replace the shield and bracket
     

turn the machine to "on". Tip the machine on its back and you will see a little door on the left-hand side. Open the door from left to right and inside are two AA batteries. Change the batteries (both batteries go in with the at the top). Close the door, upright the machine, turn it off and turn it on again. The display will be 0 0 2.5. It's now ready to go.

im several time face to this problem. i think this is common error.
turn on machine

then open the printer cover
open the battery cover
remove battery one by one
then machine display NO BATTERY
then put battery again one by one
then machine goes to the mulfunction.
display ***MRS***
turn off machine and turn on it
didnt came to normal condition press CL KEY.

thats over

but ua data is totaly lost you have to put all your data again

I had the same problem here,,,

This was my friend rowing that we received as a "gift" (he wasn't using it anymore) and the LCD display stop working.

Without the user manual, I decided to remove the side panel and by doing so the LCD panel pop out showing the source of the problem...

The AA battery simply felt off inside the case.

So my guess is that either your battery felt off or is dead.

So here're the steps...

1. remove the LCD panel (use a flat screwdriver if needed)
2. if there's no battery, it is probably inside the assembly. You can try to retreive it by removing the 7 screws on one side or simply leave the battery if it's not interfering with the rowing mechanics.
3. if there's a battery, it's probably dead. Change it!