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DeltaLab CT-40 Chromatic Tuner Input Jack Port Replacement

Introduction

Is your input jack broken in your chromatic tuner? Instead of buying a new one you can just buy the input part itself and replace it. This method works for similar tuners but this guide is specifically for the DeltaLab CT-40 Chromatic Tuner.

What you need

  1. DeltaLab CT-40 Chromatic Tuner Input Jack Port Replacement, Input Jack Port: step 1, image 1 of 2 DeltaLab CT-40 Chromatic Tuner Input Jack Port Replacement, Input Jack Port: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • First, open the metal stand to access the screws without damaging the body.

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  2. DeltaLab CT-40 Chromatic Tuner Input Jack Port Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 DeltaLab CT-40 Chromatic Tuner Input Jack Port Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the 3 outer 1.2 mm Phillips #1 screws using a small head screwdriver.

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  3. DeltaLab CT-40 Chromatic Tuner Input Jack Port Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 DeltaLab CT-40 Chromatic Tuner Input Jack Port Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the back casing to reveal the inner circuitry.

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  5. DeltaLab CT-40 Chromatic Tuner Input Jack Port Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the different parts of your tuner, finding the broken input jack port.

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  6. DeltaLab CT-40 Chromatic Tuner Input Jack Port Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 DeltaLab CT-40 Chromatic Tuner Input Jack Port Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Snip the wires attached to the input jack port using the wire cutter as close to the input jack port as possible.

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  7. DeltaLab CT-40 Chromatic Tuner Input Jack Port Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 DeltaLab CT-40 Chromatic Tuner Input Jack Port Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Take your new input jack port and solder the wires to the corresponding connection areas on the new port.

    • Learn how to solder (here).

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  8. DeltaLab CT-40 Chromatic Tuner Input Jack Port Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 DeltaLab CT-40 Chromatic Tuner Input Jack Port Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Fold the wires back and put the new input port into the slot where it belongs on the tuner.

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  9. DeltaLab CT-40 Chromatic Tuner Input Jack Port Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 DeltaLab CT-40 Chromatic Tuner Input Jack Port Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 DeltaLab CT-40 Chromatic Tuner Input Jack Port Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • Replace the casing and 3 1.2 mm Phillips #1 screws using the screwdriver.

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