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mabcomp Senior Member
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Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2020 8:12 pm Post subject: Faulty Key on my PA4X |
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I have a problem with the Middle Bb Key which does not reach the same volume as all the other keys, it is quieter. Has anyone else had this problem [/b]and is there a simple fix for this. I would find it very frustrating and inconvenient to have to send the keyboard away for a fix, quite apart from the cost for such a heavy item.
[/b] _________________ Pro Singer/Musician for over 30 Years |
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Aripearlmusic Approved Merchant
Joined: 04 Jun 2018 Posts: 350 Location: BROOKLYN NY
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Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2020 8:58 pm Post subject: |
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Either you need a new pad or key or the pad itself is slightly disconnected. You can get the part/s from Syntaur. Check to make sure the pad and spring are secure first _________________ Ari Pearl Music
Sound Developer for the 5x and 4x at https://performersheaven.com/en/shop-en/by-author-en/ari-en |
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mabcomp Senior Member
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Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:02 pm Post subject: Faulty Key |
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Thanks for the quick reply but I am in the UK _________________ Pro Singer/Musician for over 30 Years |
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musiccankill Platinum Member
Joined: 30 May 2010 Posts: 884 Location: Greece
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Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:03 pm Post subject: |
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Most probably the rubber contact of that key got dust under it or broke.
Either way you need to disassemble the keyboard to look for a fix.
There are rubber key contacts on ebay and many other websites and they must also be available from your korg dealer/distributor.
If the keyboard still is under warranty , it is better to send it for service in order not to void it. _________________ ~~~The best keyboard for any player is the one that fits his/her needs!~~~
Korg keyboards owned now: PA5X 61 ,PA300, Triton extreme 61, Korg 707, Trinity plus |
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mabcomp Senior Member
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seaside Full Member
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Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2020 3:42 pm Post subject: |
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thanks,could be useful-Terry |
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mabcomp Senior Member
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Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2020 6:39 pm Post subject: Faulty Key |
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How many other PA4X user on here have had to strip the keyboard out to fix non functioning or weak keys, or is it just me! _________________ Pro Singer/Musician for over 30 Years |
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Korghelper Platinum Member
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Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2020 1:42 pm Post subject: |
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Just be sure before you try to fix it yourself you are up to the task!
No shame in taking it to a techie, it should be a relatively cheap fix... |
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mabcomp Senior Member
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Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2020 5:04 pm Post subject: Faulty Key |
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Thanks for the vote of confidence! Where I come from at Mablethorpe there are no techies for miles around who work on Korg Keyboards. the nearest was Nottingham which is a 180 mile round trip and I don't think it would be cheap either even if there were. I still haven't heard on here of anyone else who's had the problem. _________________ Pro Singer/Musician for over 30 Years |
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Korghelper Platinum Member
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Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2020 9:01 pm Post subject: |
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Unless it's still under warranty, just use any decent local tech that has worked on keyboards and synths. It's not hard to do, but a certain amount of confidence helps! You can order the parts yourself, I doubt a local techie would need more than the minimum bench time to get it open, pop in the new contact strip and close her up... |
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mabcomp Senior Member
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Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2020 9:22 pm Post subject: Faulty Key |
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Well as I already said there aren't any locally this is Mablethorpe there are no Music shops for miles around and no techies without travelling 100 miles round trip. Our nearest hospital is 18 Miles away and that's just a minor Hospital with few faculties. Grimsby and Boston is 70 mile round trip, we haven't even got a secondary school, the kids have to travel 18 Miles to Louth, get the picture?
I still didn't get an answer from the group forum as to anyone else who's had the problem. _________________ Pro Singer/Musician for over 30 Years |
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Korghelper Platinum Member
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Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2020 9:37 pm Post subject: |
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Wow, that is out in the boondocks! Sorry...
On a side note, I used to play in the old Nottingham Palais Mecca ballroom in the seventies! Great fun, ten piece band. No arrangers back then! |
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Reuben Platinum Member
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Keymn Senior Member
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Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2020 8:11 am Post subject: |
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If you undo the correct screws...to me is the hardest part...Best to put on a soft bed and have screw containers. |
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mabcomp Senior Member
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Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2020 8:23 am Post subject: Faulty Key |
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Very Helpful, thank you for your input, I'm trying to locate a UK based supplier _________________ Pro Singer/Musician for over 30 Years |
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