I got a quote for parts to update my Husq Designer 1 to a usb. No one seems to know what, if any success or if people are satisfied for having done this expensive job. Can you please help me ? Husq. dept in Canada has no clue what so ever and say they do not know anyone of staff who would know... disappointing for such a great machine... Thank you. [email protected] ph: 1-506-576-1976.
SOURCE: internal flopppy problem with Designer 1 embroidery machine
Dear bjdouce,
Push the floppy drive lid inwards and do the following:
First of all, check for any visible thread or dust inside the floppy drive.
Secondly clean the drive by blowing it with compressed air.
If this does not help, it is time to upgrade your machine to USB. Great to work with. Cost: plus minus $500.00.
Good Luck
SOURCE: husqvarna designer 1 floppy drive to usb
First you need the USB upgrade kit that has the connectors and parts to change the cover of the machine.
Next, you will need a new main circuit board if your machine was made prior to about 2006.
At this point, the cost of parts is about $489. If you can get someone to install these for $10, you can get this done for under $500.
Otherwise, go to an authorized Husqvarna Viking dealer and check into trading your Designer 1 in for a Designer SE. You will then be able to plug in an external 3.5 floppy drive to read your old disks, a USB stick, or plug directly into your computer and read them from the hard drive (an upgraded Designer 1 can read ONLY from the stick). Used Designer SE's are very reasonably priced since the introduction of the Designer Diamond as the new top of the line and you may be able to get a full manufacturers warranty on the gently used machine.
SOURCE: I the floppy discs that control my Designer 1 embroidery machine
You can have replacement discs ordered from Husqvarna Viking. Visit an authorized Husqvarna Viking dealer for them to order the replacement discs. However, you might luck out and they have some already on hand from a scrapped machine or a trade-in. You can find your nearest dealer by visiting the Husqvarna Viking website - http://www.husqvarnaviking.com and clicking on dealer link down the left side of the page.
Good luck.
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