The shop which is working on my K5 (CAE Sound in San Mateo, CA) is having
trouble locating an inverter for my keyboard. Does anyone know a reliable
supplier? Thanks in advance!
Frank

--- In k5synth@yahoogroups.com, Antoine Deschênes <antdes45@...> wrote:
>
> 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
>