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How to Fix Akai Mpk49 Keyboard Keys issuse Diagnosing and fixing

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How to Fix Akai Mpk49 Keyboard Keys issuse Diagnosing and fixing

36,727 views October 27, 2012 48:35

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I ran into a problem with my keyboard where i would press a key and get no sound. This is me Diagnosing and fixing the problem,This is probably the longest "quick" tutorial EVER

0:00 - Intro / Background story (how long he had it, the $400 purchase, beat-making class)
1:41 - Design flaws overview (pad sensitivity problem)
2:00 - Pad fix recap (electrical tape trick that already worked)
2:50 - Current problem: F and G keys not registering
5:13 - What you'll need (Phillips screwdriver, disassembly overview)
6:00 - Counting the screws (19 screws total)
7:46 - Opening the keyboard / internal overview
8:27 - Tips: don't lose screws, remember sizes
9:20 - Handling the ribbon cables (WARNING: very fragile, will break)
10:11 - Using compressed air to blow out dust
13:48 - Camera off / investigating the problem
14:00 - WARNING: connectors have glue - be careful pulling them out
16:32 - How to properly remove keys (lift from back, go down)
17:57 - Key labeling tip (A, B, C, D system to avoid confusion)
18:10 - Root cause discovered: dust on the contact strip
19:00 - Cleaning with compressed air (short bursts, do not tilt or shake can)
21:25 - Twist tie repair hack (replacing broken plastic clip)
23:18 - It is now 4:54 AM - almost 4 hours in
24:43 - Cleaning the keys with a sock (paper towels fall apart)
25:36 - 5 hours in, still going
26:39 - Break / watched Walking Dead, back to reassembly
28:00 - Plugging back in to test
28:48 - Test result: STILL NOT FIXED
31:53 - Day 3 begins
32:06 - The real fix epiphany: if tape worked on pads, try it on keys
32:42 - Duct tape roll method explained
37:51 - SOLUTION CONFIRMED: cardboard strip shim
38:00 - Why it works (black keys lack the support stem white keys have)
42:04 - Replacing cardboard strips on all keys
43:57 - Black keys vs. white keys - problem mostly in black keys
44:47 - Demo: cardboard strip technique step by step
45:30 - IT WORKS - final test, keys play correctly
45:38 - Wrap-up / conclusion
46:19 - Final thoughts: root cause explained (pad wears down over time, not strong enough to trigger sensor)
48:06 - Outro ("most unorganized tutorial ever, 5 wardrobe changes")

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ThisDreamIsReal published this 48:35 video tutorial on October 27, 2012. It has been watched 36,727 times on YouTube.

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October 27, 2012
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