Some may be interested:
After many years of faithful problem free imaging, I started to notice a small amount of icing in one corner of the chip, so, given my current upgrade of mount etc in my observatory, I decided it was timely to have this beautiful camera serviced. Being rather reluctant to pull my (very expensive) PL16803 apart
... I sent her to FLI for their "Full Clean room Service" which includes:
Complete disassembly of camera
Removal of internal CCD PCBs (including seal board)
Process CCD related parts through moisture elimination
Clean and inspect seal areas
Replace CCD chamber o-rings and seals (both sides of seal board)
Ensure sensor surface is debris free
Clean camera window, replace camera window o-rings
Ensure integrity of TEC and thermistor connections
Replace internal desiccant
Replace corroded fins, fans/fan grids if required
Purge and back-fill chamber
Complete final test
Final image
Package and ship
The cost for this service is $550 plus shipping/insurance.
The tracking suggests I will have her back today or tomorrow
..EDIT it arrived today, Tues 5 March Halelulia! always nerve racking sending a such a costly item around the world for a service
Mike