Fully Loaded Trinity Pro - Service and Selling Advice Needed
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 4:07 am
Hello all, I am in a pickle. I have a fully loaded Pro (bought from dealer at product launch, was their "floor" model, which had been on the floor for exactly 1 day, had all original options installed 
I have three "hardware" issues I need advice on:
1) Replacement of floppy drive? Is it a generic drive and can I do it myself (I have great screwdriver skills)
2) Sticky middle c# key - Is this typically an easy repair? The key itself does not return after pressing it. This is not consistent, only about 25% of the time, but still enough to be unusable. I have to manually grip and lift the key to get it to stop playing.
3) Missing slider cap on left side of screen - any thoughts on where to order a replacement?
For these, should I just take it to my local Korg repair center?
Now, on to a "soft" question, my 11yo who has been taking piano for 5 years is indicating desire to move into the realm of electronic keyboards, showing interest in an arranger style keyboard (he played a Yamaha PRS-S910 at a local dealer and realy like it, anyting similar in Korg?) that is relatively easy for him to use and also has built in speakers, plus light enough for him to haul around himself.. I have tried to teach him to use the Trinity but it is too complex. Should I try to sell my Pro once repaired to help fund the Arranger, or is there better advice out there? Thoughts on best place to sell (Ebay, classifieds here, etc.) and any thoughts on price?
Thanks,
Steve
I have three "hardware" issues I need advice on:1) Replacement of floppy drive? Is it a generic drive and can I do it myself (I have great screwdriver skills)
2) Sticky middle c# key - Is this typically an easy repair? The key itself does not return after pressing it. This is not consistent, only about 25% of the time, but still enough to be unusable. I have to manually grip and lift the key to get it to stop playing.
3) Missing slider cap on left side of screen - any thoughts on where to order a replacement?
For these, should I just take it to my local Korg repair center?
Now, on to a "soft" question, my 11yo who has been taking piano for 5 years is indicating desire to move into the realm of electronic keyboards, showing interest in an arranger style keyboard (he played a Yamaha PRS-S910 at a local dealer and realy like it, anyting similar in Korg?) that is relatively easy for him to use and also has built in speakers, plus light enough for him to haul around himself.. I have tried to teach him to use the Trinity but it is too complex. Should I try to sell my Pro once repaired to help fund the Arranger, or is there better advice out there? Thoughts on best place to sell (Ebay, classifieds here, etc.) and any thoughts on price?
Thanks,
Steve