Is it worth fixing my Rigol and selling it? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: tom66
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 21, 2013, 11:34:31 pm
content: I have a Rigol DS1102E (not hacked; original) with a broken trigger knob, to fix it I need to replace the button PCB, which doesn't look too hard, at a cost of £60.09. Otherwise, it works fine.How much would I be able to sell it after doing this repair? Would it be worth fixing it, or selling it faulty?

author: shailesh3t
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 22, 2013, 05:26:56 am
content: Quote from: tom66 on November 21, 2013, 11:34:31 pmHi i do think u can sell it as it is with a low price and you will get many offers as £60.09 is a bit expensive for just a switch a may be am wrong i dont know,try to post some pictures of the the ds 1102 and ask for an offer and u see the priceselse what is the price that you do expectregardselseshailesh

author: tom66
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 23, 2013, 06:54:53 pm
content: Unfortunately the actual rotary encoder has broken so it makes for an expensive replacement board. Though perhaps it's possible to replace only the trigger knob control? Does anyone know where I can get a replacement?

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 23, 2013, 11:45:04 pm
content: I know for certain you'll get a better price for a working scope that one that needs fixing. Most people don't like to buy broken equipment even if the repair effort is minor. Then again this oscilloscope is not very high end so while you most probably recoup the repair costs the price you'll get is not very high.

author: notsob
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 24, 2013, 12:00:18 am
content: If you haven't seen this, it may help,http://dangerousprototypes.com/2011/08/13/replacing-rigol-ds1052e-dso-rotary-encoders/.It would definitely be more advantageous to sell a working unit. That being said, with the line up of new/latest models being introduced, its value will probably depreciate even more in the next 6-12 months

author: PlainName
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 24, 2013, 01:54:20 am
content: Quote from: nctnico on November 23, 2013, 11:45:04 pmEspeciallyif the repair is minor. I see listings where the vendor says, paraphrased, "And the bits are available all over ebay for tuppence so you'll have no trouble fixing it." I always think, "Well why didn't you do it and make a bigger profit then?"

author: ttp
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 24, 2013, 08:48:44 am
content: Quote from: tom66 on November 23, 2013, 06:54:53 pmI think I have original Rigol spare part rotary encoder (with a Rigol knob as a bonus) - I don't think my price will worry you too much but I have to find out what the postage is from Australia... And have to find the bloody thing

author: tom66
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 25, 2013, 12:49:59 am
content: Quote from: ttp on November 24, 2013, 08:48:44 amWell, you may have me interested...

author: esherk
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 17, 2014, 04:21:55 pm
content: Did you two arrive at an agreement? I bought a DS1102D on eBay with multifunction knob missing, shaft broken. It was not described that way so trying to work it out with the seller. It seems the multifunction encode and knob are the same as the trigger so if the combo is still available....If not, anyone else have them?

author: cybermaus
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 17, 2014, 04:42:21 pm
content: maybe see ifthis guymanaged to source them.

author: rdl
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 17, 2014, 06:56:34 pm
content: QuoteDon't screw around with the seller. File a dispute with eBay immediately. You only have a limited time in which to open a case, the seller may try to use delay tactics until it is too late for you to get any kind of refund.