Where can I get a replacement hard cover for this machine?

To remove the covers on the Elna EL2000 sewing machine, you will need a screwdriver. Follow these steps:

1. Unplug the machine from the power source.
2. Locate the screws holding the cover in place. They are typically located at the top, bottom, and sides of the machine.
3. Use the screwdriver to remove the screws and set them aside.
4. Gently lift the cover off the machine.

To fix a machine stuck in reverse, try the following steps:

1. Clean the machine: Turn off the machine and unplug it from the power source. Remove any visible lint or debris from the feed dogs and bobbin case area. Use a soft-bristled brush to remove any debris in hard-to-reach areas.
2. Check the reverse lever: The reverse lever may be stuck or jammed. Check to see if it moves freely. If it is stuck, try lubricating it with a drop of sewing machine oil.
3. Check the feed dogs: The feed dogs may be stuck or jammed. Use the handwheel to manually move the feed dogs up and down. If they do not move freely, clean and lubricate them.
4. Check the bobbin: The bobbin may be inserted incorrectly or wound too tightly. Remove the bobbin and reinsert it, making sure it is seated correctly. If the bobbin is wound too tightly, it can cause the machine to become stuck in reverse.

If none of these steps fix the issue, it may be a mechanical problem that requires professional repair.

Probably. However, the first issue is finding a replacement cover--may have to find a used donor part for that. Second issue is actually getting the old cover off and the new cover on without cracking or breaking anything, ie the plastic clips that hold the cover in place.

Have you checked to be sure the spool pins do not pull out or are screwed in? Hard to diagnose without knowing the make & model.

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Your machine is computerized and, as such, are closed systems (difficult-impossible to take the covers off per manufacturer's design). May be worthwhile to take it for service.

Fabric stores (JoAnn's, Hancock Fabrics) sell generic plastic sewing machine cases. They can also be purchased online or on eBay.

This could be for several reasons. I would try the easiest "fixes" first, such as: remove the needle plate and bobbin cover plate, and clean all lint from these areas, including between the feed dog teeth. Lint can quickly accumulate and bog the feed dogs from advancing correctly; oil all moving parts of your machine after removing the top covers, side covers, and the needle plate & bobbin cover plate as mentioned previously--oil anywhere in which metal moves against metal, but make sure you remove all lint or dried oil gunk first; check the belt of your machine to see if it is too tight if it was recently replaced--if it hasn't been replaced or adjusted in a long time, it would more than likely be too loose rather than too tight, but if too tight, it will bog the motor down by making the motor pulley too hard to turn; slowly turn the machine's hand wheel by hand without power with all of the covers off as previously stated and watch everywhere the machine moves--see if anything looks bent, is hitting something it shouldn't or making clanking or clacking noises somewhere as a part may be bent and rubbing somewhere, slowing-down the machine (and of course, if you know the machine has been dropped or damaged, something bent is highly likely which may require a repair tech); check your foot controller--is there something physically blocking the pedal from depressing completely?--these controllers also sometimes just need replaced, so as a test, you may borrow one to test on your machine and see if that helps; if your machine has a fast and slow sewing speed, make sure that setting is not governing the machine from sewing fast; check all of your power cords, plugs, and controller connections to make sure everything is plugged in securely, and maybe try your power plug in another outlet; and lastly, it could be your motor--the motor may need new brushes, some motors require a drop of oil now and then for the bearings (your manual should tell you this if so), or the commutator may have a common build-up of carbon residue that can be removed, and you may have just worn-out your motor that can be replaced. And as always, make sure you are using a new needle after encountering and hopefully fixing an issue.

try this link for the part you need

http://www.sewingpartsonline.com/Janome-Memory-Craft-5700-sewing-machine-parts.aspx

These plastic machines are like computer cases. Get a thin bladed tool and wedge it between the sections... look for those "tab locks" and release them.

Good luck.

hi, the motor may be going out,,smell the motor to see if it smells like a pair of old dirty socks, if it does smell then it needs to be replaced.

if it's not the motor then it could be some type of electrical short,, it needs to be serviced by a sewing machine shop

when a sewing machine sits for months, it needs to be covered with some type of plastic cover where dust can't get in.

to replace this part you must remove the presser bar - take it to a tech.

scott