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I just had my lx 200 acf 12 inch [new telescope] returned to me from Meade because there was dirt on the 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 approximately one and a half months for it to be returned to meHow would I go about fixing the problen

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You can try removing the focuser and knob -- and see why the LOCK (which is simply a bolt is stuck.

Look here:
http://www.petealbrecht.com/Installing%20Digifocus.pdf

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