Machine - reset pass code

[Dessied]

Hi All

First post here, hope to get a steer on an electronic problem. A friend of mine runs a beauty salon on her own and purchased a machine a few years ago - square box around 30" x 12" x 5". Paid a lot of money for it which she didnt really have.

About 2 months ago it suddenly prompted for a pass code. The firm has gone bust and there is no way of her getting a code or support. I'm from a software background, but said I'd take a look, only thing I could think of trying was seeing if there was a cmos battery, and removing it to see if it would reset.

Opened the box and was amazed to find only one very simple circuit board! I can see a battery but it appears to be secured by a weld. Before I force it out, I'd appreciate if anyone thinks it's worth a shot. Can post photos if it helps.

Sorry if this is the wrong forum, and really appreciate any feedback.

[vinceroger69]

Re: Machine - reset pass code

pictures and any make and model details will help.

[Dessied]

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Sorry, you're correct lack of info in my first post .

For make & model there's not much to go on - the machine is called "Microlift" and bar a serial number there's nothing else I can find. Tried Google etc of course but nothing.

Attached a few photos:-

1 - The message that displays which is "System Code 18 - Press any ket to continue". When you do it looks for a code.

2 - The Microlift box

3 & 4 - Two pics of the only circuit board. You can see the battery which is standing upright. I've no idea on the rest, but doesn't look to be much there.

If I can send on anything else that may help please let me know. And thanks for the VERY quick response vinceroger69...

[budm]

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Does she has any user manual? What does it do or what is it used for? It looks like facial treatment machine from around 2003.

[Dessied]

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I'll check re: manual but don't think so. It is a facial / body toner (whatever that means) and yes, looks like 2003 alright! Probably why I can't find anything to do with it on Google etc.

She was using this fine up to a few months ago, but one day, switched it on and it started looking for.a code. Only thing I can think to try is to take out the battery and see? There's no jumpers etc. would be nice to help her out cos she spent a lot on it and hasn't had much in the way of luck recently...

[tom66]

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The design looks pretty old, I would guess late 90s. I'm not sure what it does, given there looks to be very little inside of it... There looks to be a socketed device which might be an EEPROM for settings and two microcontrollers, one for the display and one for everything else, I am guessing.
Looks like it has two wires for electrodes, some kind of electro-therapy nonsense as we've seen before here?

[goontron]

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The design looks pretty old, I would guess late 90s. I'm not sure what it does, given there looks to be very little inside of it... There looks to be a socketed device which might be an EEPROM for settings and two microcontrollers, one for the display and one for everything else, I am guessing.
Looks like it has two wires for electrodes, some kind of electro-therapy nonsense as we've seen before here?

http://www.triangelklinikken.no/Microlift_salg.html

what does that text printed on the PCB in pic 4 say?

[stj]

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the battery is probably flat for a start.

it looks like a glorified TENS unit btw.

[bluto]

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12345?

[budm]

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BTW, did you check the voltage on the battery? It is more than 10 years old so I will not be surprised if it is dead.

[Dessied]

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http://www.triangelklinikken.no/Microlift_salg.html

what does that text printed on the PCB in pic 4 say?

My God, how did you find that, it's the exact same machine!

I've uploaded a zoom of the PCB text. Thanks for the feedback.

[budm]

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goontron, you're good!

[Dessied]

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the battery is probably flat for a start.

it looks like a glorified TENS unit btw.

Probably, the image above showing the PCB text includes the battery close up - it appears to be welded to the two vertical metal flaps so will require a bit of force.

12345?

Tried this, alas no joy, thanks anyway would have been a quick fix

BTW, did you check the voltage on the battery? It is more than 10 years old so I will not be surprised if it is dead.

Sorry, not sure how to, more of a software slant than hardware. IBut I guess you're right, chances are it's dead, unfortunately it's welded rather than a simple clip.

The design looks pretty old, I would guess late 90s. I'm not sure what it does, given there looks to be very little inside of it... There looks to be a socketed device which might be an EEPROM for settings and two microcontrollers, one for the display and one for everything else, I am guessing.
Looks like it has two wires for electrodes, some kind of electro-therapy nonsense as we've seen before here?

Yeah you're right in it is some electro-therapy thing. Check out the link from goontron - that's the exact same machine.

Thanks everyone, much appreciated. Guess my last question now is should I yank the battery and try a new one as doesn't appear any other option?

[Dessied]

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goontron, you're good!

I'll echo that!

Looking at the website, the before and after pics don;t show much of a difference....

I'm putting the lot through bablefish now to see if I can find anything

[budm]

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Since they are still in business and they even have E-mail address:
Tlf: 22 25 09 00
btria@broadpark.no
I would check the batteries for sure.

[Dessied]

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Since they are still in business and they even have E-mail address:
Tlf: 22 25 09 00
btria@broadpark.no
I would check the batteries for sure.

Agreed budm, just dropped them a very broken english mail looking for a code, if I don;t hear back I'll try the battery option. Sure I'll let ye know how I get on out of interest

[goontron]

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well, from what i can find they are gone. i found a link to here
http://www.ioxfordshire.co.uk/profil...rnational-Ltd/

then when its put into google maps its shows up as Arrow Autocare, a garage.

goontron, you're good!

i cant fix a TV for anything but tell me to look for something on the web and i will find what others cant!

maybe this is them?
http://bdmitech.com/location.aspx

[stj]

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the image above showing the PCB text includes the battery close up - it appears to be welded to the two vertical metal flaps so will require a bit of force.

NO!

that's a pcb mounted battery - the tabs are part of it.
you replace the whole thing with another - or a socket.

you need to get the part number etc from the battery so we know if it's a disposable lithium, or a lithium-thionyl rechargable.

[Dessied]

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Goontron, thanks again, you should be a private detective.

Stj - phew had the pliers in place when I read your post. I'll dismantle it tomorrow an see can I get the part # or a replacement.

This is becoming a bit of a mission now!