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Re: [elektron] bug in the machine... literally!

2007-02-21 by roby@sweet-trip.net

hopefully the cover is all i have to remove, unless it scrawled it's way
inside the unit!!!  can i glue it back with crazy glue?


> Warranty, pshaw!
>
> Good news is it is possible to remove the bug, bad news is it requires you
> to remove the front panel (faceplate). The Cover is glued to the faceplate
> whereas the LCD is surface mounted to the first board inside your MD. So
> basically if u remove all your knobs and unscrew the faceplate it comes
> right off and the bug will be sitting on top of the first circuit board.
>
> Warning!!: Removing your front knobs is very hard and may break an
> encoder... I recommend if you decide to do this you remove them with equal
> force on all sides, so use a tool preferably over your hands...
>
> Anyone else have any ideas??
>
> -JC
>
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: roby@...
>   To: elektron-users@yahoogroups.com
>   Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 3:18 PM
>   Subject: [elektron] bug in the machine... literally!
>
>
>   HELP!
>   There's a freaking bug inside my Machinedrum LCD cover. What's the best
>   way to remove that asshole from there without damaging the machine? And
>   will it void any warranty?
>
>   /roby
>   //www.sweet-trip.net
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/roby
//www.sweet-trip.net

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