Fantom X7 power switch - KAPUT!! help?

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Mudchild
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Fantom X7 power switch - KAPUT!! help?

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The switch won't stay in any more! I have to tape it up hard to get it to stay on...

I phoned Roland spares, but the switch has been discontinued.

Anyone got any ideas??

Thankyou
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LA Keys
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Re: Fantom X7 power switch - KAPUT!! help?

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Here is the switch you need: https://syntaur.com/Items/3543.html

The cap is sold separately: https://syntaur.com/Items/2367.html

Maybe you should bookmark this page too if you ever need something else:

https://syntaur.com/roland_fantom.html


I know it says that the switch is for FA-76 but believe me it is the exact same for the fantom x. I've bought one a while ago. Also not that soldering is required, as well as first removing the board from the fantomx.

Another cheap option is to just bypass the switch by soldering a wire between 2 contacts. This way the fanton x will always be ON. You will need to unplug it to turn it off. (I did this before I found that switch)

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Mudchild
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Re: Fantom X7 power switch - KAPUT!! help?

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Ok thanks! I'm in the UK, but can order from them. Will need to find someone to solder for me...
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Re: Fantom X7 power switch - KAPUT!! help?

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In this case you may whish to remove the circuit board where the switch is soldered to bring it for repair. If I remember correctly this is just a matter of removing 2 screws in the back, then unplug a single connector. This way you will only need to carry a small PC board instead of the whole keyboard.

You can also buy the board itsel with the switch already soldered. It's is more expensive but will not require any soldering as the switch is already on it.

Here it is: https://syntaur.com/Items/4081.html


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Mudchild
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Re: Fantom X7 power switch - KAPUT!! help?

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Ah great, that's easier - thanks for the advice!
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Re: Fantom X7 power switch - KAPUT!! help?

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LA Keys, wonderful site! Thanks! :)
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