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Re: [vintagesynthrepair] Re: Korg Polysix question

2007-10-30 by scott frye

A good starting point is : resolder the points where the pot is soldered into the circuit board assby. Then find the next components in the ckt that the pot circuit is connected to;;;Resolder those too.

Solder joints age. Sometimes the Mfg doesnt put enough solder or it can also be "cold-soldered" where it "appears" soldered/connected in but it AINT.
Also, if the schematic shows some voltage points in the circuit you're checking,then check to see if the points agree with the schematic.

ianjameshicks wrote:
yes, it is with the other controls

--- In vintagesynthrepair@yahoogroups.com, scott frye
...> wrote:
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> Hi Ian,
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> Is the pot soldered to some main board assby with other controls?
> And, do you have any pics of the area where the pot is?
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> ianjameshicks ...>
wrote: Hi,
>
> I have a polysix that suffered the battery problem, it has been
fixed
> and sounds great but after the last time I took it to the tech,
I've
> noticed that the PW/PWM pot isnt working at all. I'd take it back
to
> the tech but I've since moved from the area. I've downloaded the
> schematics and thought that I'd take a crack at it myself.. I just
> wanted to know if anyone has any tips about this specific problem,
any
> ideas of what could be wrong or any good starting places?
>
> Thanks,
> Ian
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> Scott Frye
> AudioFixation
> Consumer / Pro Audio Repair
> Southern VT
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Scott Frye
AudioFixation
Consumer / Pro Audio Repair
Southern VT

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