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How to Replace the Keys on a Yamaha PSR-330 Piano Keyboard

Introduction

If you have an older keyboard such as this Yamaha PSR-330, it may need key replacements and/or repairs. The keys can get sticky, covered in dust and even physically broken. With this guide, you'll be able to remove the keys for a replacement or give it a much needed deep clean to start anew.

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    • Unplug and flip the keyboard over.

    • Remove the 4 inner 25 mm screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

    • Remove the rest of the 7 mm screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

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    • Carefully remove the back casing with both hands from the bottom.

    • The back casing is connected via a ribbon cable so make sure to hold it steady before proceeding.

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    • While holding the back casing, unplug the ribbon cable connecting both front and back casings together.

    • Set aside the back casing.

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    • Remove both 7 mm Phillips #1 screws from the XR736(C) PCB.

    • Carefully move the XR736(C) PCB away from the contact pad.

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    • Push down on the black tabs on the contact pad.

    • Starting from the ends, carefully remove the contact pad by wiggling it out.

    • Be careful of the smaller black hooks on the bottom. These are fragile.

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    • Flip over the contact pad.

    • Using a clean cloth, dust the contact pad and the silicone molds.

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    • Remove the silicone molds and dust the other side of them.

    • Set them aside.

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    • Remove the 10 mm Phillips #1 screw(s) from the case.

    • The screws would be in the middle and above the keys.

    • Flip the keys rights-side up.

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    • Remove the 7 mm Phillips #1 screws from the keys together

    • Remove the keys in sections using both hands.

    • Clean the area using a clean cloth and/or compressed air.

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    • Using the tabs on the keys, insert them into their respective slots.

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    • Place the set of keys back one at a time.

    • The two sets of white keys go on the bottom, and the set of black keys go on top.

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Conclusion

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

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