O1W Pro X died


Antonio
 

I also recommend taking pictures of the internals as you move along.
Also take good care not to touch the power components if they've been plugged in in the last 24h.

No dia 11/10/2021, às 19:25, vvegaiii via groups.io <vvegaiii@...> escreveu:


Thank you, Tom. I'll look read through it when I get home.



Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device


-------- Original message --------
From: etgalaj@...
Date: 10/11/21 4:20 AM (GMT-08:00)
To: korg01w-list@groups.io
Subject: Re: [korg01w-list] O1W Pro X died

 

To open 01W ProX you better read and follow 01WProX_SERVICE_Manual. It’s much more complicated than you can see on YouTube KORG 01/W Pro Battery Replacement.

In chapter 6 of the manual you will see that there are 5 different kinds of screws. You have to be careful and remember which screw goes where. I used five envelopes and after removing screws I put them in envelopes marked “a”, “b”, “c”, “d” and “e”.

 

In case you don’t have 01WProX_SERVICE_Manual I attached the .pdf file.

READ CHAPTER 6 – “HOW TO DISASSEMBLE.

 

Tom

 

 

From: korg01w-list@groups.io <korg01w-list@groups.io> On Behalf Of Per Byman
Sent: Monday, October 11, 2021 1:32 AM
To: korg01w-list@groups.io
Subject: Re: [korg01w-list] O1W Pro X died

 

No. The pro has 76 keys and the pro X 88: however, the main difference is that the pro X has weighted keys and is much heavier. 

 

On 11 Oct 2021, at 02:11, Shea Alterio <krusete@...> wrote:



Check this YouTube video to see. I believe the 01w pro and pro x share the same construction just one is extra keys. 

 

Seems pretty easy. 

 

On Sun, Oct 10, 2021 at 2:09 PM Antonio <antonioprm@...> wrote:

The pro X is said to be much easier to disassemble than the regular 01/W, mostly because if I'm not mistaken a lot can be done by detaching the rear. The thing is, I know nothing about it, but I strongly suggest you don't try to open it without consulting some reference.

On another note, the problem you mention doesn't seem, to me, to have anything at all to do with the battery. An empty battery simply results in the presets being lost with power off, and then when you power it on every combi is 'Init Combi' and every program is 'Init Prog' (and you only have to load them from ROM to restore them). Your issue looks nothing like that, I'd bet on some loose component.

 

No dia 10/10/2021, às 18:55, vvegaiii via groups.io <vvegaiii=yahoo.com@groups.io> escreveu:

Well, I was mistaken in that I changed the battery on my O1/W FD and not the Pro X.  The Pro X has a lot more screws on the bottom.  Would anyone have pictures of the screws that need to come off the Pro X for a battery change? I found a written description, but it's not clear, and I couldn't find any videos. I don't want to let loose something inside that I can't get back in place when reassembling.

Gratefully,
Vlad

Attachments:


vvegaiii
 

Thank you, Tom. I'll look read through it when I get home.



Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device


-------- Original message --------
From: etgalaj@...
Date: 10/11/21 4:20 AM (GMT-08:00)
To: korg01w-list@groups.io
Subject: Re: [korg01w-list] O1W Pro X died

 

To open 01W ProX you better read and follow 01WProX_SERVICE_Manual. It’s much more complicated than you can see on YouTube KORG 01/W Pro Battery Replacement.

In chapter 6 of the manual you will see that there are 5 different kinds of screws. You have to be careful and remember which screw goes where. I used five envelopes and after removing screws I put them in envelopes marked “a”, “b”, “c”, “d” and “e”.

 

In case you don’t have 01WProX_SERVICE_Manual I attached the .pdf file.

READ CHAPTER 6 – “HOW TO DISASSEMBLE.

 

Tom

 

 

From: korg01w-list@groups.io <korg01w-list@groups.io> On Behalf Of Per Byman
Sent: Monday, October 11, 2021 1:32 AM
To: korg01w-list@groups.io
Subject: Re: [korg01w-list] O1W Pro X died

 

No. The pro has 76 keys and the pro X 88: however, the main difference is that the pro X has weighted keys and is much heavier. 

 

On 11 Oct 2021, at 02:11, Shea Alterio <krusete@...> wrote:



Check this YouTube video to see. I believe the 01w pro and pro x share the same construction just one is extra keys. 

 

Seems pretty easy. 

 

On Sun, Oct 10, 2021 at 2:09 PM Antonio <antonioprm@...> wrote:

The pro X is said to be much easier to disassemble than the regular 01/W, mostly because if I'm not mistaken a lot can be done by detaching the rear. The thing is, I know nothing about it, but I strongly suggest you don't try to open it without consulting some reference.

On another note, the problem you mention doesn't seem, to me, to have anything at all to do with the battery. An empty battery simply results in the presets being lost with power off, and then when you power it on every combi is 'Init Combi' and every program is 'Init Prog' (and you only have to load them from ROM to restore them). Your issue looks nothing like that, I'd bet on some loose component.

 

No dia 10/10/2021, às 18:55, vvegaiii via groups.io <vvegaiii=yahoo.com@groups.io> escreveu:

Well, I was mistaken in that I changed the battery on my O1/W FD and not the Pro X.  The Pro X has a lot more screws on the bottom.  Would anyone have pictures of the screws that need to come off the Pro X for a battery change? I found a written description, but it's not clear, and I couldn't find any videos. I don't want to let loose something inside that I can't get back in place when reassembling.

Gratefully,
Vlad

Attachments:


Ed Clark
 

Be sure you have a stick or something to prop up the lid.  


etgalaj@...
 

 

To open 01W ProX you better read and follow 01WProX_SERVICE_Manual. It’s much more complicated than you can see on YouTube KORG 01/W Pro Battery Replacement.

In chapter 6 of the manual you will see that there are 5 different kinds of screws. You have to be careful and remember which screw goes where. I used five envelopes and after removing screws I put them in envelopes marked “a”, “b”, “c”, “d” and “e”.

 

In case you don’t have 01WProX_SERVICE_Manual I attached the .pdf file.

READ CHAPTER 6 – “HOW TO DISASSEMBLE.

 

Tom

 

 

From: korg01w-list@groups.io <korg01w-list@groups.io> On Behalf Of Per Byman
Sent: Monday, October 11, 2021 1:32 AM
To: korg01w-list@groups.io
Subject: Re: [korg01w-list] O1W Pro X died

 

No. The pro has 76 keys and the pro X 88: however, the main difference is that the pro X has weighted keys and is much heavier. 

 

On 11 Oct 2021, at 02:11, Shea Alterio <krusete@...> wrote:



Check this YouTube video to see. I believe the 01w pro and pro x share the same construction just one is extra keys. 

 

Seems pretty easy. 

 

On Sun, Oct 10, 2021 at 2:09 PM Antonio <antonioprm@...> wrote:

The pro X is said to be much easier to disassemble than the regular 01/W, mostly because if I'm not mistaken a lot can be done by detaching the rear. The thing is, I know nothing about it, but I strongly suggest you don't try to open it without consulting some reference.

On another note, the problem you mention doesn't seem, to me, to have anything at all to do with the battery. An empty battery simply results in the presets being lost with power off, and then when you power it on every combi is 'Init Combi' and every program is 'Init Prog' (and you only have to load them from ROM to restore them). Your issue looks nothing like that, I'd bet on some loose component.

 

No dia 10/10/2021, às 18:55, vvegaiii via groups.io <vvegaiii=yahoo.com@groups.io> escreveu:

Well, I was mistaken in that I changed the battery on my O1/W FD and not the Pro X.  The Pro X has a lot more screws on the bottom.  Would anyone have pictures of the screws that need to come off the Pro X for a battery change? I found a written description, but it's not clear, and I couldn't find any videos. I don't want to let loose something inside that I can't get back in place when reassembling.

Gratefully,
Vlad


Per Byman
 

No. The pro has 76 keys and the pro X 88: however, the main difference is that the pro X has weighted keys and is much heavier. 


On 11 Oct 2021, at 02:11, Shea Alterio <krusete@...> wrote:


Check this YouTube video to see. I believe the 01w pro and pro x share the same construction just one is extra keys. 

Seems pretty easy. 

On Sun, Oct 10, 2021 at 2:09 PM Antonio <antonioprm@...> wrote:
The pro X is said to be much easier to disassemble than the regular 01/W, mostly because if I'm not mistaken a lot can be done by detaching the rear. The thing is, I know nothing about it, but I strongly suggest you don't try to open it without consulting some reference.
On another note, the problem you mention doesn't seem, to me, to have anything at all to do with the battery. An empty battery simply results in the presets being lost with power off, and then when you power it on every combi is 'Init Combi' and every program is 'Init Prog' (and you only have to load them from ROM to restore them). Your issue looks nothing like that, I'd bet on some loose component.

No dia 10/10/2021, às 18:55, vvegaiii via groups.io <vvegaiii=yahoo.com@groups.io> escreveu:

Well, I was mistaken in that I changed the battery on my O1/W FD and not the Pro X.  The Pro X has a lot more screws on the bottom.  Would anyone have pictures of the screws that need to come off the Pro X for a battery change? I found a written description, but it's not clear, and I couldn't find any videos. I don't want to let loose something inside that I can't get back in place when reassembling.

Gratefully,
Vlad


Shea Alterio <krusete@...>
 

Check this YouTube video to see. I believe the 01w pro and pro x share the same construction just one is extra keys. 

Seems pretty easy. 

On Sun, Oct 10, 2021 at 2:09 PM Antonio <antonioprm@...> wrote:
The pro X is said to be much easier to disassemble than the regular 01/W, mostly because if I'm not mistaken a lot can be done by detaching the rear. The thing is, I know nothing about it, but I strongly suggest you don't try to open it without consulting some reference.
On another note, the problem you mention doesn't seem, to me, to have anything at all to do with the battery. An empty battery simply results in the presets being lost with power off, and then when you power it on every combi is 'Init Combi' and every program is 'Init Prog' (and you only have to load them from ROM to restore them). Your issue looks nothing like that, I'd bet on some loose component.

No dia 10/10/2021, às 18:55, vvegaiii via groups.io <vvegaiii=yahoo.com@groups.io> escreveu:

Well, I was mistaken in that I changed the battery on my O1/W FD and not the Pro X.  The Pro X has a lot more screws on the bottom.  Would anyone have pictures of the screws that need to come off the Pro X for a battery change? I found a written description, but it's not clear, and I couldn't find any videos. I don't want to let loose something inside that I can't get back in place when reassembling.

Gratefully,
Vlad


Antonio
 

The pro X is said to be much easier to disassemble than the regular 01/W, mostly because if I'm not mistaken a lot can be done by detaching the rear. The thing is, I know nothing about it, but I strongly suggest you don't try to open it without consulting some reference.
On another note, the problem you mention doesn't seem, to me, to have anything at all to do with the battery. An empty battery simply results in the presets being lost with power off, and then when you power it on every combi is 'Init Combi' and every program is 'Init Prog' (and you only have to load them from ROM to restore them). Your issue looks nothing like that, I'd bet on some loose component.

No dia 10/10/2021, às 18:55, vvegaiii via groups.io <vvegaiii@...> escreveu:

Well, I was mistaken in that I changed the battery on my O1/W FD and not the Pro X.  The Pro X has a lot more screws on the bottom.  Would anyone have pictures of the screws that need to come off the Pro X for a battery change? I found a written description, but it's not clear, and I couldn't find any videos. I don't want to let loose something inside that I can't get back in place when reassembling.

Gratefully,
Vlad


vvegaiii
 

Well, I was mistaken in that I changed the battery on my O1/W FD and not the Pro X.  The Pro X has a lot more screws on the bottom.  Would anyone have pictures of the screws that need to come off the Pro X for a battery change? I found a written description, but it's not clear, and I couldn't find any videos. I don't want to let loose something inside that I can't get back in place when reassembling.

Gratefully,
Vlad


vvegaiii
 

Thank you, Shea. I will try Tom's battery solution first.
I'll report back.

Vlad



Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device


-------- Original message --------
From: Shea Alterio <krusete@...>
Date: 10/8/21 1:35 PM (GMT-08:00)
To: korg01w-list@groups.io
Subject: Re: [korg01w-list] O1W Pro X died

Check the power supply before going any further.
 Make sure no fuses are blown. If it "faded" off it might be this.
If you aren't experienced in electronics repair, it might be best to let a repair shop tell you if it's the power supply or not.

On Fri, Oct 8, 2021 at 4:24 PM vvegaiii via groups.io <vvegaiii=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
Keyboard just died: display faded and sound stopped.  I powered down and up again, and nothing--just the display lit for a moment and faded.  Any ideas?  I just bought it about a month ago and am ready to take it back unless a possible repair is inexpensive...

Any ideas?

Thanks,
Vlad
O1W/FD, 01W Pro X


vvegaiii
 

Thanks Tom. I did change the battery because the patches wouldn't stay and that fixed that. Perhaps I'll try a brand name battery, though, since I used an old no-name one.

Vlad



Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device


-------- Original message --------
From: etgalaj@...
Date: 10/8/21 2:27 PM (GMT-08:00)
To: korg01w-list@groups.io
Subject: Re: [korg01w-list] O1W Pro X died

I had the same problem, when tried to use it after about keeping the instrument 25 years in the box. When turned on, the display was on for couple of seconds and disappeared. No sounds.

I opened the synth (very difficult task, though) and replaced the battery I found. MAGIC HAPPENED! The synth was as new!

 

Try it yourself!

 

Tom

 

From: korg01w-list@groups.io <korg01w-list@groups.io> On Behalf Of vvegaiii via groups.io
Sent: Friday, October 8, 2021 2:30 PM
To: korg01w-list@groups.io
Subject: [korg01w-list] O1W Pro X died

 

Keyboard just died: display faded and sound stopped.  I powered down and up again, and nothing--just the display lit for a moment and faded.  Any ideas?  I just bought it about a month ago and am ready to take it back unless a possible repair is inexpensive...

Any ideas?

Thanks,
Vlad
O1W/FD, 01W Pro X


Massie Kitagawa
 

Same as Tom for me - except I took it in to a local authorized (at the time) repair shop.  It wasn't an outrageously expensive repair and they also did some maintenance while they had it open.  10 years later and it's still chugging along!

Mssie

On Fri, Oct 8, 2021 at 3:27 PM <etgalaj@...> wrote:

I had the same problem, when tried to use it after about keeping the instrument 25 years in the box. When turned on, the display was on for couple of seconds and disappeared. No sounds.

I opened the synth (very difficult task, though) and replaced the battery I found. MAGIC HAPPENED! The synth was as new!

 

Try it yourself!

 

Tom

 

From: korg01w-list@groups.io <korg01w-list@groups.io> On Behalf Of vvegaiii via groups.io
Sent: Friday, October 8, 2021 2:30 PM
To: korg01w-list@groups.io
Subject: [korg01w-list] O1W Pro X died

 

Keyboard just died: display faded and sound stopped.  I powered down and up again, and nothing--just the display lit for a moment and faded.  Any ideas?  I just bought it about a month ago and am ready to take it back unless a possible repair is inexpensive...

Any ideas?

Thanks,
Vlad
O1W/FD, 01W Pro X


etgalaj@...
 

I had the same problem, when tried to use it after about keeping the instrument 25 years in the box. When turned on, the display was on for couple of seconds and disappeared. No sounds.

I opened the synth (very difficult task, though) and replaced the battery I found. MAGIC HAPPENED! The synth was as new!

 

Try it yourself!

 

Tom

 

From: korg01w-list@groups.io <korg01w-list@groups.io> On Behalf Of vvegaiii via groups.io
Sent: Friday, October 8, 2021 2:30 PM
To: korg01w-list@groups.io
Subject: [korg01w-list] O1W Pro X died

 

Keyboard just died: display faded and sound stopped.  I powered down and up again, and nothing--just the display lit for a moment and faded.  Any ideas?  I just bought it about a month ago and am ready to take it back unless a possible repair is inexpensive...

Any ideas?

Thanks,
Vlad
O1W/FD, 01W Pro X


Shea Alterio <krusete@...>
 

Check the power supply before going any further.
 Make sure no fuses are blown. If it "faded" off it might be this.
If you aren't experienced in electronics repair, it might be best to let a repair shop tell you if it's the power supply or not.


On Fri, Oct 8, 2021 at 4:24 PM vvegaiii via groups.io <vvegaiii=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
Keyboard just died: display faded and sound stopped.  I powered down and up again, and nothing--just the display lit for a moment and faded.  Any ideas?  I just bought it about a month ago and am ready to take it back unless a possible repair is inexpensive...

Any ideas?

Thanks,
Vlad
O1W/FD, 01W Pro X


vvegaiii
 

Keyboard just died: display faded and sound stopped.  I powered down and up again, and nothing--just the display lit for a moment and faded.  Any ideas?  I just bought it about a month ago and am ready to take it back unless a possible repair is inexpensive...

Any ideas?

Thanks,
Vlad
O1W/FD, 01W Pro X