KP3 Will NOT turn on (and have tried another kp3 power adap)

XZIT · Post by **XZIT** » Wed May 22, 2013 8:25 pm

Hello people! I'm new here, I've been using Korg products for years.
I've been very happy with them.
Anyhow to cut to the chase--my Kaoss Pad 3 will NOT turn on.
I have tried my friends Kaoss Pad 3's power adapter as well to see if it is a power adapter fault-no success.
The KP3 was working perfectly fine-I had it in a studio for a while where I didn't use it for sometime till I moved studios, then it would not turn on.
No problems or anything with the unit before that.

Does anyone have any suggestions?? I have considered contacting korg-yet I know a fix will likely cost $100+ or so.

Thank you so much for any responses. Greatly appreciated!

Marxon · Post by **Marxon** » Fri May 24, 2013 9:08 pm

Hi XZIT,

have you some knowledg about electronics or do you have a multimeter?
I can give you the KP3 schematics and some help to find what the problem is.

Best regards
Marxon

XZIT · Post by **XZIT** » Fri May 24, 2013 10:26 pm

Hello. I do have access to a multimeter, and possess knowledge regarding electronics. Any help would be appreciated

Marxon · Post by **Marxon** » Fri May 24, 2013 10:30 pm

You will receive a pm in some minutes

Marxon · Post by **Marxon** » Sat May 25, 2013 12:51 am

Hi again,

please check if there are 12V on IC15 between pin 1 and 2.
Then check pin 2 and 3 there should be 10V.
Next C12 there should be 5V between both pins...
Post your results

XZIT · Post by **XZIT** » Sat May 25, 2013 5:11 am

Heya thx for info I will test as soon as possible (need to get multimeter from family member browsing it) will post up findings asap