Replacesing buttons On the M3

keys59 · Post by **keys59** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 11:43 pm

Hi All ...
I just got new Replacement buttons for my M3 from korg ...I can not remove the old buttons with out having to open up the M3..and taking it all apart to got to the buttons...has anyone here replace any buttons yet ???[/b]
Thank U

georgeinar · Post by **georgeinar** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 2:13 am

Please don't double post your questions. It clutters up the board and makes it difficult to answer each question in a timely manner.

mikeyd · Post by **mikeyd** » Sat Aug 23, 2008 1:13 am

Hi Keys:

I too received my replacement buttons. I was able to do it but not according to the instructions (pictures) that were included in the shipment. I would reccomend calling 631.390.8737 and asking a Korg tech on how to do it. I could of damaged my M3 after thinking about it. Hope this helps. Oh by the way, they are open 10-5 EST Monday thru Friday.

Good luck and good playing!

Synthoid · Post by **Synthoid** » Sat Aug 23, 2008 2:09 pm

mikeyd wrote: I was able to do it but not according to the instructions (pictures) that were included in the shipment.

Are the directions incorrect?

keys59 · Post by **keys59** » Sat Aug 23, 2008 2:26 pm

Hi mikeyd

Thank u so much for the infor..
Did u have to open up the M3 Synth module to unlock the button from the sockit ....???

Thank
Keys..

Berend · Post by **Berend** » Sat Aug 23, 2008 8:36 pm

Check the forums, both Korg and Karma-Lab!!

The Karma Lab forum is being upgraded right now but should be up later today or tomorrow. There is a large thread running dealing with everything you can imagine on the button issue including instructions and images on how to replace the buttons.
It is very easy and there is no need to open up the unit.

By the way, it is always wise to check or search both forums for any questions you may have instead of double posting like Georgeinar suggested. It clutters the forums and you may not get the right answers since people that participate in the earlier thread may ignore your double posting altogether.

Sorry to preach but that's life
Good luck

Synthoid · Post by **Synthoid** » Sat Aug 23, 2008 9:53 pm

Berend wrote:It is very easy and there is no need to open up the unit.

That's a surprise.

Trinity2112 · Post by **Trinity2112** » Sat Aug 23, 2008 11:06 pm

It all depends on what kind of tape you use. I had great success with packaging tape. Obviously, the stickier the tape is, the better. I fold the tape in half for extra thickness and press on firmly to completely cover the button, making sure you don't touch the surrounding buttons. Then pull the tape straight towards you.

GregC · Post by **GregC** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 1:37 am

Synthoid wrote:
mikeyd wrote: I was able to do it but not according to the instructions (pictures) that were included in the shipment.
Are the directions incorrect?

where are the directions ?

Directions to where ?

Which direction ?

mikeyd · Post by **mikeyd** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 7:11 am

I'm sure the directions are correct, it's just that the pictures they sent were very blurry and I wasn't sure what they were using to remove the buttons. I won't post here how I got them off because like I said earlier I could of damaged my M3 looking back on it. I think either waiting until the Karma Lab forums are back up (someone posted earlier that they go into great detail there), or contacting Korg directly if you, like me, were unable to make out what the pictures they included are showing.

Synthoid · Post by **Synthoid** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 9:45 pm

Trinity2112 wrote:It all depends on what kind of tape you use. I had great success with packaging tape. Obviously, the stickier the tape is, the better. I fold the tape in half for extra thickness and press on firmly to completely cover the button, making sure you don't touch the surrounding buttons. Then pull the tape straight towards you.

Maybe one of those suction cup darts would work as well.

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