Posted by: cassp
Need HELP info for X5D - 05/11/07 09:41 AM
I need some knowledgeable info and opinions on a problem I am having with a Korg X5D I sold on eBay. I certainly don't want the buyer to feel scammed, but I know I sent him a board in tip-top shape. Any ideas on the problem or a possible solution?
My buyer wrote,
...I USED THE X5D FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES AND THE NOTES ON THE KEYBOARD WOULD ONLY SOUND INTERMITENT. NO REAL PATTERN. I HAVE TO TURN OFF AND TURN POWER BACK ON TO RESET IT FOR ANOTHER FEW MINUTES....
He says he loaded the preset b voices. And in conversation it sounds as if there is a polyphony issue, but with 64 voices even a heavy combi shouldn't fall out. Can anyone help? !!!
[This message has been edited by cassp (edited 05-11-2007).]
Posted by: squeak_D
Re: Need HELP info for X5D - 05/11/07 10:08 AM
Has he done a complete factory reset? It's possible there may have been some internal damage to the board during shipping.
Are the lights flickering as well? Could be a voltage problem, or faulty power supply.
Posted by: cassp
Re: Need HELP info for X5D - 05/16/07 05:46 AM
He says the problem is worsening, so I'm having him send it back to me. I will get it checked out and repaired. Maybe it's something minor or a result of shipping, we'll see. You can't sell faulty equipment and expect to keep a pristine reputation, even if it's not your fault.
I'll keep us posted.
Posted by: squeak_D
Re: Need HELP info for X5D - 05/16/07 06:12 AM
You're gonna file a damage claim right..??? You sent the guy a fully functional unit, it gets damaged. You're refunding his money, yet in the end you're the one left with a broken synth. I'd file a report.
Posted by: cassp
Re: Need HELP info for X5D - 05/16/07 08:51 AM
I'm certainly considering it. Once I figure out what the real problem is. It was not a big sale, so I didn't use extra insurance. Will that make a difference? Has anyone had experience with filing such a claim with FedEx?
Posted by: cassp
Re: Need HELP info for X5D - 05/17/07 01:16 PM
I just received the keyboard back. When I press the test buttons, I get: error- TGL2 NG. The Combi, Prog, Global, Multi and 10's Hold buttons light up and flash simultaneously. I quick call to a local repair shop = this advice. The error is for a tone generator, but that seems unlikely. IT's $85 an hr. labor plus parts. I can't afford that for this little board.
I need HELP!
Posted by: cassp
Re: Need HELP info for X5D - 05/17/07 04:06 PM
SOLVED!
The error stemmed from a loose CPU chip on the motherboard. I took off the bottom of the keyboard and there it was, right in front of me - a big Korg 64-voice chip on a sisterboard. I pushed the board into its socket and it held securely. Problem solved. The board goes back to Florida tomorrow.
Whew!!!
Posted by: cassp
Re: Need HELP info for X5D - 05/17/07 04:09 PM
SOLVED!
The error stemmed from a loose CPU chip on the motherboard. I took off the bottom of the keyboard and there it was, right in front of me - a big Korg 64-voice chip on a sisterboard. I pushed the board into its socket and it held securely. Problem solved. The board goes back to Florida tomorrow.
Whew!!!
Posted by: squeak_D
Re: Need HELP info for X5D - 05/18/07 04:06 AM
Pack the hell out of that box.... Clearly it got bumped around during shipping. Those chips don't just fall out on their own
A box can get a pretty good jolt, and not really show signs of heavy damage.
Posted by: tino1
Re: Need HELP info for X5D - 05/28/07 03:27 PM
Very good , you solve the problem . And pretty good for the buyer cause x5d is nice board . With 64 polyphony + all year 80 and 90 voices , it can handle all kind of music . I have x5dr and sould never sell it even now i use t2 , motif es , motif xs but i can add x5dr to get more rich sounds . Thank you .
Even though I see this is solved and you won't need to file a claim with FedEx, I would like to mention what happened to me so that it can possibly benefit someone else in the same situation.
The only time I ever had any problem sending or receiving any gear was when I sold my Roland E35 arranger on ebay. The guy told me it didn't work.
To make a long story short, after FedEx screwed around for awhile, I talked to one of their representatives by phone. She told me they would not pay for the damage because it couldn't be proved that it worked when I sent it.
I told her that if they did not pay in full, I would get on the forums on ebay and tell them exactly what happened to the point that it became apparent it could lose them a lot of business and money.
With that, she changed her story and said that yes, they would pay in full, which they did.
Scott
Posted by: cassp
Re: Need HELP info for X5D - 05/29/07 01:42 PM
Good to know, Scott. I was lucky it was just a loose socket, so FedEx got saved this time. But I see your point, if you send something in good working condition and your buyer says it doesn't work, you have to do something to keep the peace.