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Hi,
Just 2 days ago my 21 years old XP muted. No sounds on any output. I open it and it looks that a SMD capacitor melted (attached picture) may be the C225 (flat) or also the C223 (round), does anyonw knows where I can find replacements for that capacitor? or if its possible to replace? or if anyone could know where I can get the whol board (it is the one that holds the internal battery) Thanks for any reply.

Hi,

I'd say you should be able to get the capacitor specs from Roland and even obtain it from them. Last year I my xp80 suffered from serious digital distorted sound on fadeout.
I contacted Roland and they suggested to replace all capacitors but the price was around 300 euro which I found too much.

I delivered the keyboard to a local electronic shop and a guy replaced all capacitors for a friendly price. Unfortunately it didn't work out as the sound became even worse. So last week I could lay hands on a 2nd hand xp80 for 100 euro which is physically not in perfect shape but the sound is good. So I will move the mainboard to my old machine which will then be as new !

Send a little mail to Roland and they will help you out for sure.

Good luck !

Chris