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Kingkorg won't power up?

 
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forehead84



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PostPosted: Sun Oct 25, 2015 11:47 am    Post subject: Kingkorg won't power up? Reply with quote

Whilst playing my KK switched off and now won't turn back on again. I've checked the fuse and the adaptor/cable is still in excellent condition so I don't have a clue what to do next to work out what caused this and if it can be fixed?!

Any help would be gratefully received as I love this board.
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voip
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 25, 2015 7:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Are you getting 12V DC from the output connector on the power supply cable?
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forehead84



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PostPosted: Sun Oct 25, 2015 8:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi voip. Apologies as this may sound dumb but I have no idea how to test if the adaptor is putting out power
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voip
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 26, 2015 12:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you're not confident in doing this, then ask someone with some electrical/electronics experience to help. You will need a multimeter set to the 20V DC range, with the test leads correctly placed for measuring DC volts. With the power supply disconnected from the King Korg, plug the power supply into the mains with the mains switched on, then hold the black multimeter probe against the metal sleeve of the power connector end that fits in the King Korg, and press the red probe gently against the pin, or into the hole in the middle of the power connector. If the multimeter display reads 12 Volts or thereabouts, then the supply is probably working.

This YouTube clip might help:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZX3MyBkMvA
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SanderXpander
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 26, 2015 7:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Additionally, if you have a switchable adapter with a fitting plug, you could set it to 12V and the right polarity and see if the KK at least powers up. I wouldn't recommend continuing to use one but it'd at least tell you if the original is broken so you can replace it.
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forehead84



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PostPosted: Mon Oct 26, 2015 7:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for your help guys, the multimeter gave a reading of bugger all so I guess a new ka310 power supply is all that's required!
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 26, 2015 7:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Glad to hear progress made. Hopefully the power supply was the problem.
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forehead84



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PostPosted: Sat Oct 31, 2015 5:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Replacement ka310 from Korg UK spares dept has fixed it! Smile thanks again
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 31, 2015 8:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Excellent. Glad to hear the KingKORG is working again.
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forehead84



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PostPosted: Sat May 14, 2016 10:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just a quick update for peeps - my KK is dead. New power supply got it back up and running but now it's completely perished. Has to go in to Korg for repair at my expense. This board has such a good sound but for £999 (when I got it) the build quality has been a big disappointment.
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