Touch screen has become less clear over the years and now is solid black Model ESI-1

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Try recalibrating the screen. Having said that, with the number of adverts for buying one, it looks like there is an issue.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Husqvarna+Designer+1+touch+screen

Power on the Designer 1. Press the "Reverse Feed" and "Sensor Pivot Foot" buttons simultaneously to enter the device's service menu. Press the "Cal" button on the display. Tap the "+" mark on the display to recalibrate the touch panel display.

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Husqvarna Viking Designer I Service Manual [Page 10]

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How to synchronize the touch area of the touch panel with the symbols on the screen. Get into the service program of the machine.

When the Designer 1 touch screen is frozen and unresponsive, preventing you from calibrating or using the reverse button, it can be frustrating. Here are some steps you can try to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue:
1. Restart the Machine:
- Turn off the Designer 1 embroidery machine and unplug it from the power source.
- Wait for a few minutes before plugging it back in and turning it on. This can sometimes reset the system and resolve minor software glitches.
2. Check for Physical Obstructions:
- Ensure that there are no physical obstructions on the touch screen that may be causing it to be unresponsive. Clean the screen gently with a soft, lint-free cloth to remove any dirt or debris.
3. Perform a Hard Reset:
Performing a hard reset on the Designer 1 embroidery machine can help resolve software-related issues and reset the system to its default settings. Here is a general guide on how to perform a hard reset on the Designer 1 embroidery machine:
A. Turn off the Machine:
- Ensure that the Designer 1 embroidery machine is turned off and disconnected from the power source.
B. Locate the Reset Button:
- On some embroidery machines, including the Designer 1, there may be a small reset button located on the machine.
- The reset button is typically a small, recessed button that may require a pin or a paperclip to press.
C. Press the Reset Button:
- Using a small pointed object like a pin or a paperclip, press and hold the reset button on the embroidery machine.
- Hold the reset button for a few seconds (typically 10-15 seconds) to initiate the hard reset process.
D. Release the Reset Button:
- After holding the reset button for the specified time, release the button.
E. Power On the Machine:
- Plug the Designer 1 embroidery machine back into the power source and turn it on.
- The machine should restart, and the hard reset process should be complete.
F. Check Functionality:
- Once the machine has restarted, check if the touch screen and other functions are responsive and working properly.
- Test the touch screen, buttons, and other features to ensure that the hard reset has resolved the issue.
(Please note that the exact steps for performing a hard reset may vary depending on the specific model and design of the Designer 1 embroidery machine. It is recommended to refer to the user manual or contact the manufacturer for specific instructions on performing a hard reset for your particular machine model.)
If the hard reset does not resolve the issue with the frozen touch screen and unresponsive buttons on your Designer 1 embroidery machine, contact customer support or seek assistance from an authorized service center for further troubleshooting and repair.
4. Contact Customer Support:
- If the touch screen remains frozen and unresponsive despite trying the above steps, it is recommended to contact the customer support service for the Designer 1 embroidery machine.
- The customer support team can provide further guidance on troubleshooting the touch screen issue and may suggest additional steps to resolve the problem.
5. Professional Repair:
- If the touch screen continues to be unresponsive and the machine is still under warranty, consider taking it to an authorized service center for repair.
- Professional technicians can diagnose the issue and perform repairs if necessary to restore the functionality of the touch screen.
It's essential to handle electronic devices like embroidery machines with care when troubleshooting issues to prevent any further damage. If you are unsure about performing any of the steps mentioned above, it's best to seek assistance from the manufacturer or a professional technician to avoid causing additional problems.

This Replacement LCD Touchscreen is suitable for your Husqvarna Viking Designer 1

I am writing in the belief this is an old ESi or ESE machine. Chrysler K cars have disappeared. My old Compaq died. Your machine LCD is on its last legs. The old machine displays had 3 layers: the touch screen; the LCD and the backlight. Most are unavailable as replacements, and if they are, prohibitively expensive. Time to find another machine.

Hi Vina, Since you can't get any response to your Menu-Norm-Prog-Rep-Set-or Help on your touch screen but you can get into your stitches, It does sound like you need to re-calibrate your touch screen. Normally you would get into your Set Menu to access your touch screen calibration. But as suggested on another solution. You turn off your Des 1, Holding in the reverse button (bottom left of the eight buttons) and the pivot button (the second one from the bottom of the four buttons) at the same time and turn on your machine. This is the Service menu that pops up (try not to touch anything on this screen, it could really mess things up if you don't know what you are doing) After this screen pops up go over to the eight buttons on the far left of your machine and touch the needle up, needle down button (top right button of the eight) the Calibration Screen will pop up on your touch screen (two plus marks labeled 1 & 2) In your sewing sitting position touch the center of the #1 mark and then the #2 mark. Once you've done that the Service Screen will pop back up. Shut off your Des 1 and restart it normally. Try getting into your different menus- Menu-Norm-Prog Etc. Hopefully that fixed your Calibration issue! ** Note: If the service menu doesn't pop up when trying to hold in these 2 buttons together and turning on your Des 1 the buttons weren't held in properly and you need to turn it off and try it again. Hopefully that helped you out!! Happy Sewing!! Kathy

I had a Golden Touch 'N Sew many years ago and as the machine aged and parts became worn, step 4 of this bobbin winding diagram started to become a problem and I had to sometimes try several times before the "tabs" would release. If they did not release, the machine "thought" it was still winding the bobbin and would not sew.

http://www.sewusa.com/Threading_Diagrams/Threading_Pages/Singer_Sewing_Machine_Threading/singer_2001_touch_tronic_threading_diagram.htm

Do you mean that you can't select a stitch except by touching below that stitch instead of on it? If yes, then you need to re-calibrate your screen. It's easy! You should use your stylus for this, but if you have lost it use the blunt end of a machine needle instead.

Go into your SET menu, hit More twice - or until you see "Color Touch Screen Adjust" (it might depend on what version machine software you have loaded just which screen it is on). Click on this. (Keep touching below and around the button until you get it to respond.) Touch in the CENTER of cross 1 (upper left corner of screen). When the cross changes from black to green, the point is set. Do the same with cross 2 (lower right). Done!

Just be sure to touch ONLY THE CROSSES on that screen, except for OK when you are done.

If there is no noise, like the machine is calibrating or setting up, then more than likely the fuse on the transformer has blown. If the needle motor and feed motor make their usual noise and the lights come on but the screen won't come on, chances are a connection inside the machine is your problem. If the cable from the display screen becomes unplugged, the machine will "start up" but nothing will be displayed on the panel. If when you turn on the machine, you touch the screen and hear the "click" sound the screen makes then its a problem with the display screen only. (there are 2 screens, the one you touch your finger with is the touch screen and the one behind it displaying the picture is the display screen.)

You probably have the old-style touch panel which is known to fail. Viking has a five year warranty on electronics but sometimes they will cover this particular part beyond the five years. If you find a sympathetic dealer you may be able to get the part for free. You will need to pay for the labor though.

Good luck!

Hi Peggy,

 

I know this want be easy for you.  I need any kind of part number you can get off the LCD screen.  Is it a display and you type the different stitch stuff into a keypad?  Or , is the LCD a touch screen that you touch the screen to select a stitch?  I do not have one of these Sewing machines, but I do Electronics repair. Is your Screen Black and not displaying anything?  I believe we can work through this and get you a repair solution. The back light may have gone out on the screen only. Please reply with more info, so that we can get you a solid solution.  By the way, Singer really does not make those anymore.  They are making a more modern Screen at this time. Usually after 5 years, the manufacturers stop making parts for a model. Good news though, we can work on repairing the one you have. Go to Ebay and see if we can buy a XL1000, or other venue to rob the parts from.