[sdiy] Polysix memory replacement

[Nathan M. Reeves]

oh my dont get me started on this!  lol

DEFINITELY CHECK UNDER THE HOOD FOR A LEAKY BATTERY BEFORE PURCHASE!

Cheers,

Nate




On Feb 24, 2009, at 1:16 PM, Tom Wiltshire wrote:

> I agree with Daniel about this - it's almost certainly the memory  
> backup battery. This is the absolute classic failure on old  
> Polysixes (and there isn't another kind!). As Daniel said, replacing  
> the battery with a lithium coin cell is a simple cheap operation,  
> but if the original battery has leaked as they commonly do, doing a  
> thorough clean-up can be much more difficult.
>
> However, if the unit has no other faults besides the memory having  
> failed, it might be a good buy. Look out for flaky switches on the  
> panel, or missing/loose keycaps. These are hard to find replacements  
> for. The keyboard itself is also pretty feeble and often gets dead  
> notes. The polysix is a good synth when it's running with a sound  
> that is much more expensive than the synth, but it was built to a  
> budget and I wouldn't say they are reliable.
>
> I've got two. One cost me $100 in Roswell, New Mexico (the aliens  
> left it behind when they landed) and the other I got in the UK for  
> £50. More recent prices have probably doubled that, but I wouldn't  
> pay more for one with no memory.
>
> T.
>
>
> On 24 Feb 2009, at 12:01, damsagain at free.fr wrote:
>
>> Hi everybody,
>>
>> I saw a Polysix in a ad. Not very expensive but there is a  
>> problem : the owner
>> said to me that the memory must be change.
>> How much does it cost ?
>> He also said that on his Korg when the power is turned on, it makes  
>> no sound...
>> Do you think it's repairable ?
>> Do you think it's a good offer ?
>> Thank you.
>> Damien
>>
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