Indeed, the ribbon connectors were cracked. I've since had repairs done, and they've apparently re-soldered them to temporarily fix the problem. But I was warned that with time these ribbons will likely crack again and eventually the front panel will cease to function, among other things. Thanks for responding and I'll definitely be in touch. Knowing where to find parts is imperative. I hope can help likewise, so let me know if you need anything regarding the Polaris.
~Ryan
To: chromapolaris@yahoogroups.com
From: teknobeam1@...
Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:16:19 +0000
Subject: [chromapolaris] Re: Testing Waters - Chroma Polaris II
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~Ryan
To: chromapolaris@yahoogroups.com
From: teknobeam1@...
Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:16:19 +0000
Subject: [chromapolaris] Re: Testing Waters - Chroma Polaris II
It sounds like you possibly disturbed the fragile ribbon connectors by opening the lid and repairing the jacks. These ribbon connectors were an inherent design flaw of a great machine and were subject to cracking and breaking over time. Don't feel bad, not your fault. And don't let this turn you away from the Polaris becasue sonically it's an amazing instrument, and other than the ribbon connector problem, it's a very rugged and reliable machine. If you look through the archives of this forum, you will be able to correct the issue. If you need furhter assistance, you can email me ~~> greg.rudd@shaw. ca. I might be able to walk you through the repair process.
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