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Boardman
Total Posts: 21
Joined 04-01-2005 status: Regular |
Hello Motifators, I have an issue with my Motif XF7. One of the keys popped out a bit due to rough handling on a gig. I opened up to repair and just accidentally managed to loose the backlight power cable (second time....like I never learn). Had to remove the DM board to get to the ML board for repair Upon closing back the keyboard, the control panel assembly buttons were not lit and didn’t respond to input. I retraced my steps (down to the ML board and double checked all connections. Before reassembling, I tried to power on and everything worked. Well everything worked except one small issue. If I play at full volume or increase the velocity of striking the keys, there will be some crackling/distortion. The following post seems to detail a similar issue except that in my case, additionally, the control pane assembly didn’t work. [http://www.motifator.com/index.php/forum/viewthread/461248/]
I must note that once I attempted fitting up every component, including the metal plate over the DM board (see pictures), I would not get sound nor control panel assembly to function.
I therefore assumed that the issue is with that specific 40 pin FFC between the DM and JA boards (Part#: WH174600 / WH174601). Quite inexpensive...the shipping costs more than the cable.
I am no electronics person. Just been browsing the forums and trying to understand the service manual. Any ideas regarding my issue. I have no surety that what I purchased would solve the problem.
Note: It bad that I didn’t update my a previous post for the benefit of the forum (http://www.motifator.com/index.php/forum/viewthread/476555/). Problem was resolved.
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Boardman
Total Posts: 21
Joined 04-01-2005 status: Regular |
So an update....installed the new cable (Part#: WH174601) and everything is now back normal. |