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Subject: korg poly 800 power problem

From: "n8" <natere2ster@...>
Date: 2010-12-23

hi list.

just joined and have a question perhaps someone can chime in on...

i have a korg poly 800 mkI here on the bench with a power issue.

when on batteries it runs fine, but will not run off the wall wart...

the wall wart works ok, i tested the voltage on the dc plug and it is spitting out 13V const. I read that at the DC jack as well...

The problem so far looks like i do not get the +5V on the connector CN06A on pin 10....is that correct?

I get the pull DC in on pin 11 so that is good!

But i need to get that 5V on pin 10 so it can be sent to the chorus board, then to the volume / switch on?

from the rough schematics i see that Q1's base and collector are tied to this rail, and its emitter is tied to the DJ jack....

Q3 is E-C is on the 5V line, and its base is tied to Q2 tranny which is tied to Q15 which is tied to gnd.

Is this correct?

I assume its one of the power switching transistors are bad, how can I confirm this? I de-soldered Q1 and have it on the breadboard.

I used the standard transistor PNP tester circuit, as seen here:

http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/trancirc.htm

It seems to work fine, I can turn the led on when the switch is closed and turn it off when its open...

So i guess its ok and i should put back LOL?

Anyone know of any other transistors to check?

I am looking at Q3 for some reason....

What steps down to voltage from the DC jack in out to the +5V?

I assume once i get the +5V i will be ok...

i just keep looking at Q1 and Q3 cause they are both tied into GND, the DC jack in, and the +5V rail.....

Sorry for all the questions i am noob!

Cheers,

Nate