Broken Keyboard

rcaz

I've got an old keyboard, a Casio CT-607, that has died. Used to work fine, until I started having some trouble with the power input. I'd have to jiggle the power cable around in it a bit until it made some class of a connection, then jam something under the lead to hold it in place. And now it doesn't work at all (Surprise surprise...).

Anyway, I want to get it fixed, so does anyone know what the problem might be or where I could check out getting it fixed?

Thanks,
El Pr0n

crosstownk

It could be the power connector plug. Buy a cheap multi voltage power adapter and try it. Get an adapter with a selection of plug types and pick the one that matches the size and polarity of the keyboards socket (usually a diagram beside the socket).

It could also be the connection on the keyboard. This is a problem I had with a Casio keyboard years ago (can't remember the model no.). I had to take apart the keyboard and solder wires to the PCB and then snip the power cable and connect it to the wires I'd soldered on.

Eoin Madsen

What he said +1. I'd try the multi-adaptor first. You should be able to get one in Maplin. You'll need to know the voltage (V), the current (mA), and whether the power is AC or DC (usually with voltage, ie 9 VDC or 9 VAC etc). Get a regulated one.

You're talking in the region of 15-35 euros. Careful to get the details right - shops won't take back or exchange power supply units. If in doubt, bring the old one with you to the shop. A multi-adaptor is handy to have anyway, even if it doesn't help. And you could probably also resell it for 50-66% of what you bought it for without too much trouble.

rcaz

Cool, yeah, I'm not to bad on stuff like that. I'll give that a shot.

Nice one, folks.

steveland?

I have the same problem on an old Yamaha PSR-220. Tried another psu and turns out the little metal contact inside the socket on the keyboard is fudged...

Have to use 6 of those giant barrell batteries now to power it

rcaz

How long do the batteries last in it?