Hi,

the backlight can be fixed, you need a new EL film and inverter.
As for the keyboard, first check in the system menu if LOCAL option is
set to ON. Is it outputting MIDI? Is there sound if you send MIDI?

I could probably fix your synth, but I'm in Canada, and you probably
don't want to ship it here ;-)

2009/2/11 akai_guy <knarfrelos@...>:
> I would appreciate any recommendations regarding who could revive my K5
> synth. With the years and various moves, its display no longer lights
> up and the keyboard generates no sound. It clearly needs a complete
> diagnostic and perhaps major surgery to make it operational again. I
> am not knowledgeable in electronics repair so I need a reputable party
> to take charge. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area, so a local
> recommendation would be great, but I am willing to ship the K5 anywhere
> if it can be repaired. Any advice and recommendations are gratefully
> appreciated!
> Frank