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> Edirol Pcr M30 Keys Not Working, some keys not working
audiofeen
post Mon 30 Apr 2007, 21:14
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i have an edirol pcr mc30, i have had it for about 2 years , in the last year some of the keys have slowly stopped working, i have hard that it has rubber contacts for the keys and that you can use a hair dryer to heat the muck that is stopping the connection of the contacts.

can anybody help me i don't want to have to buy a new controller @ the moment

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post Wed 2 May 2007, 15:39
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QUOTE (audiofeen @ Mon 30 Apr 2007, 20:14) *
i have an edirol pcr mc30, i have had it for about 2 years , in the last year some of the keys have slowly stopped working, i have hard that it has rubber contacts for the keys and that you can use a hair dryer to heat the muck that is stopping the connection of the contacts.

can anybody help me i don't want to have to buy a new controller @ the moment

regards audiofeen


Yeah, I own a PCR-30 that has the same problems. Brought it back (under warrantee) to get fixed, the problem persisted/spread to other keys. Bought an EMU controller and never had the problem again.

That being said, it would be nice to have the use of the Edirol as a back-up. If someone has a genuine workable solution as to a fix, I'd like to hear it as well!
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post Mon 7 May 2007, 19:53
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it really sucks don't want to buy a new one but it looks like i'll have to sad.gif
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post Tue 8 May 2007, 04:08
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If it's no more under warranty, open it carefully and get access to the keys and clean things (dry clothes, eventually try soap/tipol but try on one first, let it dry and check)

In fact it all depends on how the contact are made. The idea is to clean, not to corrupt the contact.

If you smoke it'd be a good idea not to do so in the room, anyway smoke is bad for all electronics (they get electric cancer LOL)


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post Tue 8 May 2007, 23:12
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ok i'll give it a go this tomorrow night thanks
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Be very careful at opening it. keep screws etc in order not to miss one. As I've never opened one it's virgin territory for me but there's chance it'll be smooth and fruitful if you're not too clumsy wink.gif

If you have to use any liquid: as less as possible, wait till all is dry before screwing back and try to play.


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Hi Audiofeen!

I had the same issue with my PCR-30 a couple of years ago. It is a well-known problem with the PCR30/50/80 series: the rubber pads under the keys deteriorate over time and fail to make proper contact. Cleaning the contacts won't help. Check the link below for more info:

http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews...rol/PCR-30/10/1
http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews...rol/PCR-50/10/1

The good news is that the rubber pads can be easily replaced. The bad news is you'll have to contact your nearest Edirol reseller (note: they don't sell spare parts, so you'll have to have them service the unit).

In my case, I was unlucky to not have an official reseller in my country (Mauritius - a small tropical island in the Indian Ocean). My unit was purchased in Australia and it was also out of warranty.

I contacted Roland Australia, but they never cared to reply my email. Europe and US branches said they could not help because I was not in their region. Roland Japan, on the other hand, said I should ship the unit abroad to my nearest dealer, which was definitely not a solution as the shipping/insurance costs alone would be as much as a new PCR!!

After much frustration and numerous emails, Roland Japan finally agreed to shipped two new sets of rubber pads free of charge by courrier!!

I disassembled the unit (lots of screws and springs, but it was quite easy) and replace the rubber pads. To this day, the unit still works as good as new! :-)

I don't know where you live (Europe/US), but you should definitely contact your nearest dealer.
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