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High C Double G · Joined: 28 Jan 2009 Posts: 12 Location: Los Angeles area

Hi everyone:

Found this place... if I didn't bust a couple of keys on my X3, I would not be here, but I guess I am glad I found you all. The broken keys (don't ask!) are the C# and D an octave above middle C. I am really heartbroken over this. This keyboard has not given me any problems whatsoever in the fifteen years I have owned it, so as a result of a really dumb move on my part the thing is broke. Point is so am I, and I am using this in several projects, so I am really stuck. I could bore you with many more details, but really I need to fix these two keys for "NO MONEY"

Any thoughts or ideas are appreciated. I have the local repair center on file via a Internet search. I am very handy and not afraid of getting in and doing what it takes to get these keys replaced. The tabs on both keys broke off. I do not know why these little "tabs" have the keys operate with bounce and without them they are drab and inoperative???

I just wonder if a repair is cost effective on a unit that is usable but dated, the sequencer is usable and most of the sounds are workable but not pristine outside of the organs and pads. I have made some patches that sound good after much work. So I ramble... any thoughts? Can I replace these two keys easily?

Thanks!

Michael
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Ultimate Dj · Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 8:35 pm Post subject:

Hello Michael,
Welcome To Korg Forums! Very Happy

So sorry to hear about your board being busted! Sad

that must really suck!
I have no experience with Changing keys. I do apologize. But post this question in the correct thread and You will be able to get your question answered much faster.

Good luck mate! Very Happy

puravida
DJ

Daz · Retired Joined: 01 Jan 2002 Posts: 10829

www.korgparts.com <--- sell spare keys IIRC

High C Double G · Joined: 28 Jan 2009 Posts: 12 Location: Los Angeles area

Thanks DJ!

I called a service center and it seems that it isn't too bad ($$$) to replace the two keys. It doesn't look too hard to replace them, but there is stuff in the way, so I might have the service center do it. It is time and money. With me doing it I could do it in less than an hour for 1/4 of the money; otherwise the service center might have it for a couple of weeks Shocked

What is the appropriate forum? I did a search for X3 and came up dry. There doesn't seem to be a forum dedicated to the X3. Any thoughts?

Thanks for your quick response,

Michael

PS: Just saw you Daz... Thanks I'll look it up!
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Ultimate Dj · Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 9:27 pm Post subject:

High C Double G · Joined: 28 Jan 2009 Posts: 12 Location: Los Angeles area

Okay great I see it now --- Thanks! Very Happy

Michael
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High C Double G · Joined: 28 Jan 2009 Posts: 12 Location: Los Angeles area

Hi:

Has anyone replaced the "ivory's" on one of these synths before? I got about half way in and chickened out. I do not want to do any damage as the service center is cost reasonable. it is more of a time thing than anything else. Sorry so long winded, my nature to be wordy. Also not sure the parts are in stock either.

Thanks!

Michael
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