At GateCrafters.com we are committed to providing easy to understand content to eliminate confusion when purchasing a product. We cut through the version confusion to help you find the correct replacement part for your needs. Since we, like most other suppliers, do NOT allow for returns of electronic parts, we go the extra step to to make sure you get the correct product for your project. The parts we sell are designed to work with all gate openers of the specific generation. CAUTION: Not all boards & parts sold online are 100% compatible even if they are the same generation, whereas our are GUARANTEED to be compatible with all versions of the indicated generation.
Blue - Replacement for All Versions of Generation 1
The Generation 1 Control Board is compatible with the light gray LiftMaster LA400 arm, see the blue control board visual below. This serves as a replacement board for all the boards within Generation 1, which were manufactured prior to July 2014. The Generation 1 Control Board is not compatible with MYQ technology and it does not have a digital display. Some key factors that identify Generation 1 Control Boards are that they have no display and are usually blue in color. Some versions may be red or green.
LiftMaster Control Board Generation 1
Green - Generation 2
The Generation 2 Control Board was introduced July 2014. This board serves as a replacement for all boards in that generation. The Generation 2 Control Board is usually green with a digital display in the upper left quadrant and is compatible with the LiftMaster LA400 arm that is charcoal gray with a burgundy stripe.
If you are replacing a Generation 1 Control Board you will need to replace the whole control box, as well remotes and accessories.
This board has MyQ connectivity built in allowing you to monitor your opener right from your smart phone. You will need to purchase the 828LM Internet Gateway separately in order to use MyQ connectivity.
LiftMaster Control Board Generation 2
Burgundy - Generation 3
The Generation 3 Control Board was introduced in January 2016. This control board is burgundy and is compatible with the LiftMaster LA400 arm that is charcoal gray with a burgundy stripe. It has a two digit LED display with spots to plug in the arms. The Generation 3 Control Board is also MYQ compatible. It must have compatible photo eyes connected for this board to operate.
LiftMaster Control Board Generation 3
QB ID: LA400 Gen 1