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From: Spencer Chase <lists@...>
To: disklavier <disklavier@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tue, Jan 21, 2014 9:07 pm
Subject: Re: [disklavier] Need update on Repairing CD Drive vs. Upgrading to 850



  
    
                  
        because there are a lot of rich doctors and lawyers who own DKV
    
    
On 1/21/2014 4:33 PM, Sam Kanter wrote:
    
    
                       
            
How about $311.15 for a floppy drive? Why does Yamaha              need to gouge us with these prices?
              
              Sam              
www.keyboardcollective.com
              
(212) 684-3304
              

              
              
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              On Jan 21, 2014, at 6:20 PM, FC TC <fctc04@yahoo.com>              wrote:
              
            
            
              
                                 
                  
I just called Yamaha and                    they want $250 + tax and shipping to replace the CD                    ROM Drive. Ya got to be kidding! I was referred to a                    technician by the name of David regarding the DKC                    850 just to confirm that it is a direct replacement                    for the DKC 55, which seems to be the recommendation                    on this board. I did not get a price.The under $900                    + shipping (from Japan) site mentioned earlier is                    not functioning. Can anyone confirm that the DKC 850                    is a direct replacement and give me a current price?
                    
                    Also, may I request anyone who has a Mark III                    service manual in PDF --- that would be appreciated.                    I know that I have to keep the DKC55 for service                    updates, but I would also like to have the CD                    function. I can't believe that this issue is not a                    simple chip or part replacement inasmuch as I have                    heard the same problem mention here before. 
                    
                    TIA,
                    Fred Kagel
                    New Jersey
                    
                    
                    

                      
                    
 
                      
                      
                        
                          
                               On Sunday, January 19, 2014 11:52 PM, FC                              TC <fctc04@yahoo.com>                              wrote:
                             
                          
                            
                              
                                                                 
                                  
                                    
                                      
We                                        have a Mark III w the DKC55RCD                                        Controller w 15 pin connector.                                        The CD stopped working (won't                                        recognize CDs, won't eject CDs                                        unless using a pin/staple). To                                        me it looks like a piece broke                                        off of the CD tray on the right                                        hand side near the pin hole. Q1:                                        What is involved in replacing                                        the CD, removal of case, cables,                                        firmware, etc? Q2: What should                                        be the price for the Drive only?                                        Can I get the parts from any                                        other source other than Yamaha?                                        
                                        
                                        On the other hand, we were                                        jealous of not being able to get                                        the Live performance of Elton                                        John a while ago. Q3: What is                                        the current cost of the 850                                        Controller, source of part, any                                        gotchas on the installation                                        (other than transferring memory                                        to floppies to external USB, and                                        the reminder to keep the old                                        controller for system                                        upgrades/maintenane)?
                                        
                                        We live in New Jersey.
                                        
                                        
                                        

                                        
                                      
                                    
                                  
                                
                              
                              
                              
                            
                          
                        
                      
                    
                  
                
                              
            
          
                          
    
    
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