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Re: Loose knobs?

2002-07-25 by emufreak1

Thanks for the clarification Erik.  I haven't taken the XL apart yet 
like you have. :)

-- In xl7@y..., "realm619" <erik_magrini@B...> wrote:
> The HEX nuts are only on the headphone and volume knobs, as that 
> circuit board attaches itself to the XX-7 case different than the 
> rest of them.  The pots on the 16 knobs seemed pretty secure 
though, 
> I was impressed by them when I took them out last time.
> 
> rEalm
> 
> --- In xl7@y..., "emufreak1" <mmcquay@m...> wrote:
> > When I get back in town, I will check again on the XL.  I know 
that 
> > on my regular modules, the potentiometers are secured by the nut.
> > 
> > Later,
> > 
> > M2
> > 
> > --- In xl7@y..., "David Jones" <spec@s...> wrote:
> > > hMMM
> > > my unit doesn't have the hex bolt.  it just has the threads.  
> There 
> > is nothing holding the whole thing in there.
> > > 
> > > On the MASTER VOLUME knob, however, there is a bolt!  Maybe 
they 
> > just started doing this reciently?  ANyone else have missing 
bolts?
> > > 
> > > 
> > >   ----- Original Message ----- 
> > >   From: emufreak1 
> > >   To: xl7@y... 
> > >   Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2002 9:15 PM
> > >   Subject: [xl7] Re: Loose knobs?
> > > 
> > > 
> > >   David,
> > > 
> > >   If you pull gently on the knob outward, it will come off.  
> Behind 
> > it 
> > >   is the moon shaped nipple with threads on it.  There is a hex 
> > head 
> > >   screw that snugs it to the faceplate which you can tighten to 
> > >   eliminate the wobble.
> > > 
> > > 
> > >   Later,
> > > 
> > >   M2
> > >   --- In xl7@y..., "David Jones" <spec@s...> wrote:
> > >   > I'm a little worried about my knobs on my MP-7 - I'm kindof 
a 
> > >   hypocondriac whien it comes to gear, but i've had my problems 
> > with 
> > >   things before.  Of the 16 knobs on the left, knob #1 feels a 
> > little 
> > >   bit wobbly.  I'm affraid with too much tweaking, it might 
come 
> > loose 
> > >   a little bit and detatch itself from the mainboard.  There's 
> > nothing 
> > >   holding it down now, but does anyone know if adding some 
bolts 
> to 
> > >   keep the secure might be a good idea??
> > > 
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