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How to remove keys from a Kawai K3?

How to remove keys from a Kawai K3?

2013-03-10 by darkcelebrator

I've been cleaning out my K3's insides today, but can't figure out how to remove the white and black keys without breaking them. I've safely removed the the ribbon cable and the keybed screws underneath the synth, but removing a key is the real kicker. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Re: [kawaisynths] How to remove keys from a Kawai K3?

2013-03-10 by <tomlinson6050@...>

Hi. IIRC, you have to raise the entire keybed up in the front so the white key fronts will clear the metal rail on the front og the lower chassis. Pull each white key foreward until the notches come clear of the metal frame (about 3/8") WARNING !!!!!!!!
The key spring will try to fly to the f'ing MOON. Keep your other hand over the key to catch it. YOU MUST REMOVE the WHITE KEYS FIRST!

Bill






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I've been cleaning out my K3's insides today, but can't figure out how to remove the white and black keys without breaking them. I've safely removed the the ribbon cable and the keybed screws underneath the synth, but removing a key is the real kicker. Any suggestions? Thanks!



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Re: [kawaisynths] How to remove keys from a Kawai K3?

2013-03-10 by jammie

you have to push forward the key then you have to gently
push the wings on the under side so the key releases from the metal frame
the key will then raise up from frame you then move it forward until the key plastic stop is forward of the metal stop
white keys have to be removed first before you can remove the black keys
then the keys go back in the opposite order black keys first then white keys
if you have any broken keys i have 52 white keys spare and 47 black keys
i also have other spares
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I've been cleaning out my K3's insides today, but can't figure out how to remove the white and black keys without breaking them. I've safely removed the the ribbon cable and the keybed screws underneath the synth, but removing a key is the real kicker. Any suggestions? Thanks!

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