Electribe L/mono Out socket replacement?

pricklyrobot · Post by **pricklyrobot** » Mon May 19, 2008 2:56 pm

A friend just gave me a free ER-1 (mk I), after a bit of repair (i.e. soldering the power socket securely back onto the board to stop the thing constantly shutting off) it works fine.

Except the L/mono Out socket seems to be faulty. I checked it out when I had the thing open and it seems to be securely attached to the board. I can get sound out of it if I push down hard on the cable that's inserted into it. So I'm thinking there's something loose or broken inside the socket.

Does anyone know where I can get a replacement part? Or even what the technical name for this part is (Audio Out socket, jack?), so I know what to search for?

Post by **gmeredith** » Wed May 21, 2008 4:09 am

The socket would be the same as the EM-1. In the EM-1 service manual, it lists the part as an output socket, part no. LGR4609-7000.

You could ring Korg support for how to get one off them, or go to KorgParts.com here and contact them:

http://www.korgparts.com/content/estore ... tname=Korg

Cheers, graham

pricklyrobot · Post by **pricklyrobot** » Wed May 21, 2008 3:27 pm

Thanks Graham.

I tried doing a Google search on the part number, but that only brought up Japanese language sites. So I've e-mailed korgparts.com to see if they can help.

P.S. I came across your CZ battery back-up info on another forum: http://www.jz-server.de/forum2/e107_plu ... ic.php?596 Wired it up to my CZ-1000 the other day (except I left out the diode because I am using NiMH rechargeable AA's), seems to be working nicely so far.

Post by **gmeredith** » Thu May 22, 2008 12:12 am

Hope you can get the socket ok.

Glad the CZ battery mod worked well!!

Be aware, though, that NiMH batteries don't hold their charge as well as alkaline non-rechargeables. They actually run down over a couple of months just sitting around.

Cheers, Graham

pricklyrobot · Post by **pricklyrobot** » Thu May 22, 2008 12:20 am

gmeredith wrote:NiMH batteries don't hold their charge as well as alkaline non-rechargeables. They actually run down over a couple of months just sitting around.

Yeah, I just hate buying non-rechargeable batteries. I reckon I'll keep an extra set of four around, and routinely swap in a freshly charged set every two months or so.

Thanks,
Joshua

hfinn · Post by **hfinn** » Thu May 22, 2008 12:36 am

Wow, You're right around me (Boston)

pricklyrobot · Post by **pricklyrobot** » Thu May 22, 2008 12:45 am

Not for long. I'm moving (back) to Austin, Tex-a*s in August. I can't handle New England's Puritanical weather (we are wicked sinners who deserve only cold aire and grey skies) any longer.

Post by **killedaway** » Thu May 22, 2008 3:48 am

gmeredith wrote:The socket would be the same as the EM-1. In the EM-1 service manual, it lists the part as an output socket, part no. LGR4609-7000...

might you know if the service manual is available online? i've been snooping around for any of the 'tribe manuals to no avail.

Post by **gmeredith** » Thu May 22, 2008 6:29 am

Sure! It's in the FILES section of the Yahoo Electribe group:

http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/electribe/

You'll need to join up as a member there to access the files section, though.

Also, the EMX service manual is here:

http://electribe-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16

If you ever find the ES-1 service manual, let me know!

Cheers, Graham

th0mas · Post by **th0mas** » Thu May 22, 2008 4:42 pm

If you cannot find a suitable replacement jack (either the official part or a substitute), you could always do something gross and find a cable with a 1/4" female end and solder it directly to the board

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Post by **killedaway** » Thu May 22, 2008 5:53 pm

gmeredith wrote:Sure! It's in the FILES section of the Yahoo Electribe group:

http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/electribe/

You'll need to join up as a member there to access the files section, though.

i'm lame. i've been a member there for years, since 2005. how could i have missed this? anyway, thanks! if i find the ES-1 manual in my travels, i'll be sure to PM you with a link.