Hi All

About 6 months ago I sold my 60214 to a friend with the intention of getting a 60215 as I also run LGB so the 5 Amps would prove useful.

Finally my dealer, who I was 500 Euros in credit with, got stock of the 60061 PSUs last week. So my 60215 and PSU arrived on Saturday.
As we have the builders in at the moment (When they turn up!, it was this morning before I got it out of the box to try it. I was expecting an unboxed one for the price of Euro 579 including the 60061, but both were retail boxed. I think the dealer looked after me as I have had a really long wait. Powered up fine, latest software loaded 2.0.1 all works fine, however........

The touchscreen does not appear to be firmly fixed in the casing. If I touch the bottom of the screen it moves, maybe only 1 to 2 mm, but it moves, and makes a slight tap as it does so. It has been a while, but I don't remember my 60214 screen moving?

So it is annoying rather than a dealbreaker, but what to do? It weighs over 3KG so the return cost to Germany is high. I am guessing that the screen is screwed in to the top half of the casing so I would only need to tighten 1 or 2 screws. BUT there is a Warranty Void If Removed sticker over one of the screw holes on the underside.

1) Has anybody opened up their Central Station? If so, can you remove the warranty sticker undamaged with a sharp knife, or is it one of those clever ones that shows VOID if you tamper with it?

2) Should I just live with it until the 2 year warranty is up? CS2s seem reliable, what are the chances of me needing a warranty claim?

3) Could there be any unseen damage inside, i.e. if the CS2 has been dropped in the factory?

4) Does anybody else with a CS2 have movement at the bottom half of their screen?

Many Thanks
Ashley

Edited by user 24 April 2012 20:15:50(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

Thanks Ian,

I'm considering opening it up at the moment, as I really don't want to pay the postage to return it and wait for the usual 3 months for Marklin to return it.
I just want to play trains!

Ashley

To AshleyH and other users of the CS2 (60215)

My screen on the 60215 does also make a click sound when screen is pressed in the bottom, but not when pressing in top of screen.

I Have tried a 60214 at my friend, that one does the same thing.

I Dont think you have to be afraid that there is something wrong with your CS 2, the CS2 i have works perfectly without any problems.

I send CS2 unit only back to Germany for Marklin repair last year.

CS2 unit only weight under 2kgs with package. Do not included cable/transformer/booklet.

Repair cost up to 250 Euro if you open the CS2 unit.

My two cents: I'll be also of the idea that if it works leave it in peace.

Hi Ashley,

Nice one.

Ian.