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Akai MPK25 Beat Pad Replacement

Introduction

Problems with the beat pad are common with this device. Use this guide to replace a defective beat pad sensor.

What you need

  1. Akai MPK25 Beat Pad Replacement, Face Plate: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove all the selector knob covers by pulling them off.

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  2. Akai MPK25 Beat Pad Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Using needle nose pliers, remove the washers from the four corner selector knobs.

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  3. Akai MPK25 Beat Pad Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the device over. Using a Philips #2 screw driver, remove the fourteen 10.3 mm black screws holding the back panel in place.

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    • Carefully flip the device to the front making sure you secure the face plate and the chassis together.

    • Please use care in following the step above to avoid ripping the ribbon cables connecting the two sides.

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    • Rotate the device 180 degrees and carefully remove the face plate by slightly lifting the screen side towards you and then sliding the bottom out from under the keys.

    • Use care when doing the step above so that the ribbon connectors which connect the top of the chassis to the top of the face plate are not damaged.

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  7. Akai MPK25 Beat Pad Replacement, Beat Pad: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the thirteen 9.8 mm silver screws holding the mother board to the face plate.

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  8. Akai MPK25 Beat Pad Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the four 9.8mm screws holding in the base of the beat pad.

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    • Slightly lift the mother board near the edge of the beat pads and wiggle the beat pad ribbon connector free.

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  10. Akai MPK25 Beat Pad Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Akai MPK25 Beat Pad Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the beat pad sensor from the face plate.

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Conclusion

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

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