KawaiUS has the inverter for $37.50 (pricey) or at least they did when I
contacted them several months ago. The contact form is on the
http://www.kawaius-tsd.com/index.html website.

--- In k5synth@yahoogroups.com, Antoine Deschênes <antdes45@...> wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> DigiKey part no. 289-1032-ND
>
> It used to cost $12, but it's now closer to $20.
>
> DigiKey has processing fees under a certain amount, and the inverter
> isn't pin-compatible, so the board has to be adapted for the new
> inverter. I -might- order inverters in bulk and make adapters if
> enough people need them, but I would do this only in a few months or
> even in a few years.
>
> -- Antoine Deschênes
>
>
>
> 2009/5/12 akai_guy <knarfrelos@...>:
> > 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
> >>
> >
> >
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