Casio CZ/ VZ/ FZ - Pro Series

>Thinking about it further - I like the idea of surface mount sockets
>with wires to the PCB.. It'll remove the strain from the PCB (I
>think this was the cause of the problems in the first place as the
>PCB has a lot of play), and since the rear panel area is metal, the
>locknut sockets should hold really firmly.. (It'll also mean I my
>limited soldering iron experience won't be too stretched ;-) ).
>It'll also make it easier to replace damaged sockets in the future..

That probably would work well, mounting jacks directly on boards is usually 
not a terribly good idea unless it's all well-secured.

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