• Product Overview

The Do-It-Yourself HyperTune^TM Kit, allows you to service and upgrade your Celestron CG-5 or clone mount yourself.
We have collected all of the parts and tools necessary for you to perform a similar upgrade service as performed in the HyperTune^TM Standard service. Plan on the entire process taking at least 2 to 3 hours, so be prepared to work for a little while.

While we do not currently have a CG-5 specific DVD available, the LXD55 DVD is included and will be very helpful since the CG-5 includes features common to both the LXD55 (DEC axis with no ball bearings) and LXD75 (RA axis with ball bearings) mounts.  While you watch the step by step video, we point out common repairs that have to be done, and adjustments that will help your mount reach its peak performance. When you are finished, you will have a smooth working mount that will provide you with wonderful, less stressful, nights of enjoying the night-time skies.

In addition, you will have a complete set of tools left over for later use, including a clone cable so you can hook your scope up to a computer for controller upgrading and computer-controlled GOTO slewing.

The Standard kit includes the following:

• Complete Teflon^® bearing set
• Set of all mount hex wrench sizes
• Screwdriver
• Selected sandpapers
• Polishing compound
• Thread locker
• Razor cutting knife
• Cleaning brush
• Internal lubricant
• Access to electronic versions of detailed photo breakdown of mount and components
• Firmware upgrade cable
• DVD step-by-step video on how to HyperTune ® your mount

In addition to the above, the Advanced kit includes the following:

• Complete worm gear ceramic hybrid ball bearing set

Things you will need in addition to this list are:

• Degreaser (we recommend a citrus-based degreaser)
• Containers for holding parts
• Cleaning gloves
• Paper towels
• Needle nose pliers
• Vise or channel lock pliers with cushioned jaws
• PC with Windows loaded

Please note that shipping for HyperTune DIY products within the continental United States ("CONUS") is by USPS Priority Mail.  International/Non-CONUS shipping is either by USPS Priority Mail International (which has no tracking available and can take more than a month due to customs) or USPS Express Mail International (which includes tracking and generally takes a week or less).