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RE: [vintagesynthrepair] Re: Help with Yamaha PF15 - Need info

2009-03-19 by Brian

Yes they are a free download but only for the trade.  You have to get a user
name and password from Yamaha.

 

Regards

Brian G3OYU

 

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From: vintagesynthrepair@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:vintagesynthrepair@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of hodder321
Sent: 19 March 2009 12:14
To: vintagesynthrepair@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [vintagesynthrepair] Re: Help with Yamaha PF15 - Need info

 

--- In vintagesynthrepair@ <mailto:vintagesynthrepair%40yahoogroups.com>
yahoogroups.com, "Brian Davies" <brian@...> wrote:
>
> Hi
> 
> I've done a search of the Yamaha Service Manual website but the PF15 is
not
> listed. The two nearest are the PF12 and the PF1500.

Are the Manuals a free download? I would check them out if they are.

> 
> Most of this type of Yamaha seem to come apart by removing 4 or 6 screws
> from the bottom panel, 2 or 3 from each end. The top cover then hinges up
> from the front. If you simply want to clean a key - that is the plastic
> bits - you need to remove each key from the key-frame assembly. The method
> varies from model to model, but tends to be a need to lift the back of the
> key and then sliding forward and lifting upward.

I'll try this. 

> 
> If you have a problem with faulty key operation and want to clean the
> contacts this is a different ball game. You will need to remove the PCB
> underneath the keys, how you do this varies also from model to model.
> Without the service manual you may have a problem working out this is done
> unless you are familiar with all the various systems in use. Some can be
> done from underneath the key frame, others need you to remove all keys to
> gain access to the contacts.
> 
> Regards
> Brian G3OYU
> www.g3oyu.co.uk

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