Handling Of Electronic Components; Returning Defective Electronic Components; Repairs Of Electronic Components (Pcba's) - Bernina B 590 Service And Maintenance Manual

2.11 Handling of Electronic Components

Observe ESD-related notes (see 1.3)!

2.12.1 Returning Defective Electronic Components.

For everybody's safety sake, defective electronic components must be treated like new items.
Only (original) ESD protective packaging must be used when forwarding components.
Check if the EEPROM and the PCBA-CPU module had been removed before forwarding the PCBA-base.
Enclose the filled-in repair form in the packaging.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

2.11.2 Repairs of Electronic Components (PCBA's)

BERNINA International AG offers repaired and tested replacement of almost all electronic components.
Replacement electronics can be identified by article number.
For example:
Article number of returned PCB xxxxxx.30.01 (to be replaced) / Article number of new PCB xxxxxx.70.01
For product liability and safety reasons it is prohibited to repair electronic components by oneself or
to have electronic components repaired by third parties.
Electronic components that have been manipulated or repaired by oneself are excluded from the repair-
/replacement process. They will be disposed of.
Bernina International AG reserves the right to charge the original price (of the new component) for electronic
components that have been manipulated, repaired by oneself or improperly packaged.
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