Patches and discussion for Ensoniq VFX family

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In the files section there is a detailed pdf on disassmbly.

--- In Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com, "k5kip_1999" <k5kip_1999@...>
wrote:
>
> I have changed my battery twice, the first time I changed it to a
> socket so I could just swap out the battery when it went bad.
> Alas, I had to send it in for something, it is so long ago I don't
> remember what, they swapped out the mb so I did not have the socket
> anymore.... 
> So I had to redo it when the battery died again.
> If you can find an old computer mother board with a battery socket to
> remove, it works great.
> It was not very hard to do.
> however it did take a little while.
> If i recall correctly.
> Back up your presets... before, although if your battery is dead you
> probably already lost them.
> 
> Unpluged ... obviously...
> 
> Keep track of your parts.
> 
> >allen wrench on the hinge top, I forget the size, I have the correct
> one taped to the vfx.
> >remove keyboard. As, long as you are there you might as well clean
> the keyboard pad contacts and landing zone for the pads. I just used
> some alcohol and qtips.
> (I don't remember this, but I think you need to remove the springs and
> totally disassemble the keyboard (you end up with a pile of keys, pay
> attention on reassembly...)to clean the contacts... such vague
> memories...)
> >remove board with battery on it.
> I think this has a bunch of plastic stand offs that you have to
> squeeze... 
> turn the board over, pull the old battery after heating up the solder
> contacts with a hot soldering iron.
> Remove.
> Install new bat.
> reassmble.
> Send the old sysex back to the beast.
> Rock out!
> 
> If you have the keyboard calibration error you can fix it while you
> have it apart.
> Check the file section.
> 
> There is my 2 cents.
> It probably takes an hour (uninterrupted), if you have all your tools
> and supplies ready to do it all.
> Cheaper than sending it in for sure.
> 
> Like the other reply said - if you can solder a plug or a cord you can
> do this.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> --- In Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com, "Jon Carroll" <joncarroll@>
> wrote:
> >
> > i don't feel like soldering on my VFX and many places don't want to
> touch 
> > it.
> > 
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Gordon JC Pearce MM3YEQ" <gordon@>
> > To: <Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 9:05 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] VFX repairs?
> > 
> > 
> > > On Mon, 2009-01-12 at 03:22 -0800, Jon Carroll wrote:
> > >> I live in L.A. and my VFX needs battery replacement and the keys
> cleaned.
> > >> Anywhere local that's still in business?
> > >
> > > Anyone can do the battery replacement.  It's really really simple.
> > >
> > > Gordon
> > >
> > >
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