Yes, I think it's deceased - has been complaining noisily for a while but a couple of days ago it went totally haywire - wouldn't stop stitching, albeit slowly and then it gradually pulled the fabric down through the dogs and wrapped it round the bobbin case all the while accompanying this with non-stop needle jerk. So I fiddled the fabric out, changed needle, rethreaded and then the dashboard lights went all Christmassy, accompanied by graunching and refusal to do anything apart from hum. I wonder if the motherboard is shot. Doesn't owe me anything though and I have a couple of spares( as you do) RIP Silver.