Power supply died. Replacement options?

go2ldook · Post by **go2ldook** » Sun Oct 24, 2021 8:22 pm

So my power supply is dead. I get a blip of light when turning on then nothing. Guy who repaired my Kronos when the screen failed a few years back is now out of business. Found. A guy who does keyboard repairs and said he would repair this if it is something simple...he has confirmed PSU needs to be replaced, so I assume he knows what he is doing. No other authorized repair nearby.

There seem to be no PSUs available. Also looked up an ENO-1612 after looking through forums but cannot find one for sale either.

Anyone have other suggestions? I suspect I could replace the PSU if I had one. Not a rocket scientist but I have built a couple of desktops and replaced laptop parts before. Or if anyone knows someone in North Carolina who might do repairs and have parts?

Falcon2e · Post by **Falcon2e** » Mon Oct 25, 2021 12:16 am

You might want to check with this company. It’s a good place to start. https://www.partsisparts.net/

Liviou2004 · Post by **Liviou2004** » Mon Oct 25, 2021 6:09 am

Falcon2e wrote:You might want to check with this company. It’s a good place to start. https://www.partsisparts.net/

Here is the link toward powersupply : https://www.partsisparts.net/catalog/ko ... 0002190400

Here is another one, less expensive : https://www.fullcompass.com/prod/514771 ... d-kronos-2

go2ldook · Post by **go2ldook** » Tue Oct 26, 2021 1:43 am

Liviou2004 wrote:
Falcon2e wrote:You might want to check with this company. It’s a good place to start. https://www.partsisparts.net/
Here is the link toward powersupply : https://www.partsisparts.net/catalog/ko ... 0002190400

Here is another one, less expensive : https://www.fullcompass.com/prod/514771 ... d-kronos-2

I have looked at both of those sites already, and both say it is out of stock. Looking for other ideas in terms of either an alternative source for the OEM part (I have not found one through Google, eBay, Reverb, etc), or some non-OEM solution that someone may have discovered in terms of a laptop or desktop PC power supply that works and fits in the Kronos case.

I have done my homework and searched around for the OEM part and have found one suggestion in the forums for the ENO-1612, but none of these are readily available.

tunaman · Post by **tunaman** » Tue Oct 26, 2021 1:58 am

Check with Full Compass. They were very responsive when I inquired with them, and while the PS was out of stock they expected them to arrive within weeks at that time.

They did, and I got it shortly afterward. Certainly not instant gratification, but decent under today’s circumstances and the PS was the right part.

Liviou2004 · Post by **Liviou2004** » Tue Oct 26, 2021 6:17 am

go2ldook wrote:
Liviou2004 wrote:
Falcon2e wrote:You might want to check with this company. It’s a good place to start. https://www.partsisparts.net/
Here is the link toward powersupply : https://www.partsisparts.net/catalog/ko ... 0002190400

Here is another one, less expensive : https://www.fullcompass.com/prod/514771 ... d-kronos-2
I have looked at both of those sites already, and both say it is out of stock. .

No, it isn't !! The one n Fullcompass is immediatly available. And on Partsisparts you just have to call them.

Mike Conway · Post by **Mike Conway** » Tue Oct 26, 2021 6:51 am

Liviou2004 wrote:The one n Fullcompass is immediatly available.

It isn't. Look at the bottom of this pic. I'm sure the wait won't be that long though.

Liviou2004 · Post by **Liviou2004** » Tue Oct 26, 2021 8:31 am

Mike Conway wrote:
Liviou2004 wrote:The one n Fullcompass is immediatly available.
It isn't. Look at the bottom of this pic. I'm sure the wait won't be that long though.

Yes, You're right Mike.

I apologize, go2ldook, for this mistake.

Mike Conway · Post by **Mike Conway** » Tue Oct 26, 2021 11:29 am

No problem, Fred. It's good to know where to get this part. About 12 years ago, the X-Stand supporting my OASYS collapsed. When it hit the floor, sparks shot out. The unit would not turn back on. It was the power supply. Thank goodness it was only that. I was able to get a generic repair company to order and replace it. No issues ever since. Scared the heck out of me though.

Liviou2004 · Post by **Liviou2004** » Tue Oct 26, 2021 11:46 am

Mike Conway wrote:No problem, Fred. It's good to know where to get this part. About 12 years ago, the X-Stand supporting my OASYS collapsed. When it hit the floor, sparks shot out. The unit would not turn back on. It was the power supply. Thank goodness it was only that. I was able to get a generic repair company to order and replace it. No issues ever since. Scared the heck out of me though.

Wouahh ! I can easily imagine the noise and above all your fear to see your beautiful Oasys definitly dead !

ranman86 · Post by **ranman86** » Wed Oct 27, 2021 4:15 pm

@go2ldook. PM sent

mkeschinger · Post by **mkeschinger** » Sun Oct 31, 2021 11:52 pm

Mike Conway wrote:No problem, Fred. It's good to know where to get this part. About 12 years ago, the X-Stand supporting my OASYS collapsed. When it hit the floor, sparks shot out. The unit would not turn back on. It was the power supply. Thank goodness it was only that. I was able to get a generic repair company to order and replace it. No issues ever since. Scared the heck out of me though.

Can you pm the place you used to order a new one?

average_male · Post by **average_male** » Tue Nov 02, 2021 8:06 pm

I’ve replaced my PSU with a SeaSonic similar to or exactly like this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XW7FVJ2/

It has Japanese caps, cost half as much and will last longer and run quieter than the stock PSU. Only drawback is that you’ll need some basic DIY skills to craft a new power harness. But once you do that, subsequent PSU replacements should be a breeze.

Mike Conway · Post by **Mike Conway** » Wed Nov 03, 2021 1:50 am

mkeschinger wrote: Can you pm the place you used to order a new one?

It was a local shop down the street from me, in Las Vegas. I just tried searching, but I don't see it anymore. It was over a decade ago. Sorry. Average male's post might help you though.

average_male wrote:I’ve replaced my PSU with a SeaSonic similar to or exactly like this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XW7FVJ2/

It has Japanese caps, cost half as much and will last longer and run quieter than the stock PSU. Only drawback is that you’ll need some basic DIY skills to craft a new power harness. But once you do that, subsequent PSU replacements should be a breeze.

Good to know. Thanks.

go2ldook · Post by **go2ldook** » Sun Nov 21, 2021 3:24 pm

Thanks for the replies. The answer was to call Full Compass and ask. Rep told me just to buy it from them and they would get one from Korg, and I should receive it within 2 weeks. Came in about 10 days. They don't keep them in stock, but apparently are readily available.

Thankfully all is well and my Kronos is up and running again!