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[karmathanever]

Hi all

Have any of you bothered to replace the rechargeable battery pack for your PA3X?
There doesn't seem to be any acceptable "generic" options - only "Korg KITBAAT-1002" and not that easily available AND expensive for overseas buyers.

Just curious

I'm not going to bother replacing mine.

Pete
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[AntonySharmman]

This pack is not only unavailable but also contains one of the worst type of NiMH batteries , so everybody who
wants to replace that pack it's better to disassemble those 6 batteries , replace them with this excellent type
http://main.panasonic-eneloop.eu/en/batteries/eneloop/eneloop-aa-1900-mah-8-wideblister
and keep alive ST-BY Ram up to 10 years !
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Keyboards : Steinway-D, Kronos X, Pa5X 76, Pa4X 76, Montage M7 , Roland-XV88, Emu3,Emax II,Synclavier II,Yamaha DX Series, ΟΒ-8V

[karmathanever]

Thanks Antony

I've not ripped apart my old pack - is it simple to replace the batteries?
(Sorry - may seem like a dumb question)

Cheers

Pete
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[AntonySharmman]

Not very simple , you have to carefylly solder six batteries poles in series using short cables or metal bars , pack them
side by side as the original pack and use the original cables and temperature sensor between them.
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PaSeries Demos - WavesArt.eu - KorgPa.gr <> Facebook

Keyboards : Steinway-D, Kronos X, Pa5X 76, Pa4X 76, Montage M7 , Roland-XV88, Emu3,Emax II,Synclavier II,Yamaha DX Series, ΟΒ-8V

[karmathanever]

Thanks Antony

I think I'll stay with my decision to "not bother" with batteries.

Cheers

Pete
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PA4X-76, Karma, WaveDrum GE, Fantom 8 EX
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[barry murphy]

It's not that hard Pete.A little care is all that is needed.
Also check the neg wire to see that there is no black wire. If so , replace the wire.Use a little glue to hold batts together in the same config as old pack.
Check plug also for any degradation.
I think antonys batts are the best(panasonic brand) altho 1900mah is a little over the top.
A minimum of 12000 mah would probably be sufficent.
Barry
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[AntonySharmman]

[korgpask]

Hello. I first complained and pointed out this problem of bad batteries.
Until KORG acknowledged this and began replacing faulty batteries, he made his own. Therefore, in order to choose the right batteries, I read the TEST and evaluation of AA batteries.
I used the best batteries according to the TEST results. At that time, VARTAs were 2700mAh. These batteries still work today.

I recommend doing the same. If you want to replace them, I recommend reading the test of AA batteries for 2021 or 2020 available on your market.
I chose the winner of the tests and I am satisfied.



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[al urezzio]

i was lucky , brought my keyboard to a korg Service Tech , to fix some sticky keys , he called me & said Korg is Replacing batteries , my 3x was on a recall ..no charge & he did it .