Buying parts for the Futaba 9C?

[Turbojoe]

Somehow I managed to crack the clear overlay for the LCD screen on my 9C. The LCD is fine. I just can't stand to see the crack there. It drives me nuts that my baby is broken. Futaba is going to want me to send it back for a few weeks and probably $100.00 for repair. That ain't happenin'. I know there are a few radio shops out there that do repairs like this. I'd like to get the part (or the entire front cover if necessary) and do it myself. I can handle the replacement on my own. I can't handle the wait without my radio. Anyone have suggestions for places to check with for Futaba parts?

Joe

[Big_Bird]

Yes, give Radio South a try.

http://www.radiosouthrc.com/

[Turbojoe]

Thanks Ken. I just sent them an e-mail.


Joe

[trogdor]

Joe, try just calling up Futaba service. I dropped a water bottle on my tx last summer and broke a stick off. I didn't want to wait and pay shipping so I called and they send out just the parts I needed for 5 bucks shipped. I was very happy and fixed my own problem after just a few days. I thought they'd want me to send it in but I just asked for parts only and that I'd crack the case myself and they obliged.

[Turbojoe]

Originally Posted by trogdor

Joe, try just calling up Futaba service. I dropped a water bottle on my tx last summer and broke a stick off. I didn't want to wait and pay shipping so I called and they send out just the parts I needed for 5 bucks shipped. I was very happy and fixed my own problem after just a few days. I thought they'd want me to send it in but I just asked for parts only and that I'd crack the case myself and they obliged.

Hmmm....Maybe I should give them a try. If RadioSouth can't help I'll call Futaba. I just (wrongly) assumed they would be a pain to try and get parts from.


Joe

[Turbojoe]

Well now....this was a lot less painful than I expected. I got an e-mail from Radio South saying give them a call. I did and now I have the clear lens as well as the entire chrome faceplate on the way for $21.95. My radio is going to look like new again. Thanks for the tip Ken!


Joe

[Big_Bird]

Joe, glad I could help. I've bought toggle switches from them for a couple of 8UAF transmitters that fell and were broken. Very pleased with their service.

[Turbojoe]

I missed a voice mail on my phone from Ben at Radio South. It seems the 9CAP clear lens I need is out of stock and it may be a week or two to get it. That's cool. It was nice of him to call back to let me know. He has a 9CHP lens but I want to keep it original. I'm pretty doggone happy with them so far. If I ever need radio service in the future I know who I'll call.


Joe

[Albatross]

Hi Anybody,
Just likeTurboJoe, I also have a Futaba 9C Super that I am refurbishing and I wanted to replace the clear screen that sits on top of the LCD display. I got the replacement part from Futaba no problem (it is an adhesive backed clear plastic with the labels and printing you normally see - eg. like 9C Super PCM Computer Radio etc).

My question is: the old one is stuck on very well and is it just a matter of peeling that one up and sticking the new one down? Is there a trick to doing this or is that all there is to it?

Hopefully somebody has done this and can ease my pain before I mess up my radio.

Thanks for any advice/suggestions you might have ...
Dave

[Turbojoe]

Dave,

I was going to reply to your P.M. but thought it might be best to post to the thread.

I wish I could help you but I picked up some clear lens covers a long time ago. You know the ones like you use on smart phones. The crack in my lens disappeared so I didn't need to replace it! I still have all the parts I ordered in a bag for when I finally damage the main cover. Then I'll go through and make it look like new again. I would worry more about getting the new lens centered than getting the old one off. I'm sure it's stuck on there pretty good and will take a little prying but it shouldn't damage anything else.

Joe

[Albatross]

Hi Joe,

Thanks for the quick feedback. After PM'ing you I thought it would be better for others to post as well.

Actually, I was wondering if just putting on a screen protector might do the trick too. Maybe I should try that first. Do you remember where you got yours?

Thanks
Dave

[Turbojoe]

I can't believe I actually found this old link. It still works too! 9C Screen Protectors I hope this helps.

Joe

[Sir Crash-A-Lot]

Thanks, Joe

I think I will get one for my 10G as well.

Where you been, how you been? I have not seen you in a while.

Mike

[Turbojoe]

Hey Mike. I was planning to fly this weekend for the first time in forever but have family visiting since Thursday. Maybe at the bowl next weekend. I have a couple of Mountain Models planes to maiden.

Joe

[Albatross]

Hey Joe,

Thanks for that. My screen's not so bad so I'll save the new screen for another time and go the protector route. Good idea.
Thanks!
Dave

[Turbojoe]

Dave,

I hope they work as well for you as they did for me. I couldn't be happier with mine and the original is still on there.

Joe

[Sir Crash-A-Lot]

Originally Posted by Turbojoe

Hey Mike. I was planning to fly this weekend for the first time in forever but have family visiting since Thursday. Maybe at the bowl next weekend. I have a couple of Mountain Models planes to maiden.

Joe

Higley on Friday or Basin 115 Saturday?

Mike

[Turbojoe]

I've been trying for over a year to fly. Who knows where I might end up if anywhere.

Joe