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Roland TR-505 Switch-board Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show you how to replace the switch board in your Roland TR-505

  1. Roland TR-505 Switch-board Replacement, Removing the dials: step 1, image 1 of 3 Roland TR-505 Switch-board Replacement, Removing the dials: step 1, image 2 of 3 Roland TR-505 Switch-board Replacement, Removing the dials: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • With the dials in front of you carefully pull them up and away from the hide and shaft

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  2. Roland TR-505 Switch-board Replacement, Removing the bottom screws: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove these Philips PH1 screw

    • Not all screws are the same,make sure to keep them organised:-)

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  4. Roland TR-505 Switch-board Replacement, Opening the device: step 3, image 1 of 2 Roland TR-505 Switch-board Replacement, Opening the device: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully separate the 2 half’s

    • If it’s not coming apart you may need a plastic pry tool to assist you

    • Once separated:with the ports facing you open the device like a book with the top panel lifted up slightly,make sure to open it to the right

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  5. Roland TR-505 Switch-board Replacement, Unplugging the connectors: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully unplug the connectors from their sockets by pulling on the tabs that stick out from the cable

    • Do not pull on the cable itself as you risk pulling the cables out of the connector

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  6. Roland TR-505 Switch-board Replacement, Disassembling the top half: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • with the connectors disconnected you can lift the top half away.

    • to take the switchboard off take out these PH 1 Philips screws

    • Thumbs up to Roland for adding arrows to where the screws are on the switch-board:-)

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  7. Roland TR-505 Switch-board Replacement, Removing the Switch-board: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully lift the switch-board out

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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