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Ancient Geek · 11th Feb 2018, 12:20 pm

So, everything is now working. The keys have all been removed, put through the dishwasher and put back. Instrument is now working perfectly. However...

I'm in two minds about replacing the SMD electrolytics, even though there is no current sign of leakage. There was a service note, only in Japanese, about the caps on the expansion cards, advising customers not to use them, so there is clearly a problem. Given that electrolyte leakage is not uncommon on these, and the damage that can result, I'm leaning towards wholesale replacement. What's the collective opinion here?

11th Feb 2018, 12:20 pm	#17
Ancient Geek Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Bristol, UK. Posts: 136	Re: New restoration project - Roland XP-50 So, everything is now working. The keys have all been removed, put through the dishwasher and put back. Instrument is now working perfectly. However... I'm in two minds about replacing the SMD electrolytics, even though there is no current sign of leakage. There was a service note, only in Japanese, about the caps on the expansion cards, advising customers not to use them, so there is clearly a problem. Given that electrolyte leakage is not uncommon on these, and the damage that can result, I'm leaning towards wholesale replacement. What's the collective opinion here?