Replace the keys -- big job?

[korgsv1owner]

Hello, Im new here. Very glad to see that such a specialist forum exists and was hoping to get a little advice. Apologies if this has been discussed already.

I recently purchased a second hand SV1, very happy with it except three of the white keys are damaged. They still play (barely) but the action and spring back is soft. How big a job would it be to replace the keys -- could I do it myself with a little knowledge and advice? Also where is the best place to buy new SV1 keys if I was to try and replace them myself.


Thank you!

[teddyc1]

Look around for the service manual to get an idea of the amount of work:

Korg-SV-1 service manual.pdf

Replacement keys are available on the web, HERE:
http://www.syntaur.com/K54U.html

parts (spare keys):
http://www.guitar-parts.com/catalog/kor ... -sv1-sp250
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gluing the broken keys with sheared pivots (the big glue page, and review too):
http://www.audiosite.org/sv-1.html


Bu before you start thinking about disassembly, you'd better *SHAKE* your SV-1 first:

"this thread may or may not help... worked for me with a couple keys that would not move…"

http://www.korgforums.com/forum/phpBB2/ ... hp?t=64561

"Amazingly a fix for this is to hold the keyboard with the keys facing towards the floor and give it a shake. Something to do with contacts in the Rh3 bed losing there position when you move it around. I now store my Sv1 in its case with the keys on the back spine of the case when transporting and never had dead keys since.
I know my answer sounds a little crazy but I read this somewhere and it worked for me so give it a go, mind your back though."


I read in another post that said actually drop it, each end separate, from 6 inches above the floor.

[korgsv1owner]

Thanks for the tips, appreciated!