To all my broken tact switch heads... Will these work?

can someone verify if these will work to fix my broken tact switches?

http://cgi.ebay.com/30-x-Tact-Switch-6-6mm-5mm-50mA-Through-Hole-SPST-NO-/260551791982?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3caa18d56e#ht_1525wt_908

http://cgi.ebay.com/200PCS-6-6MM-5MM-TACT-SWITCH-TACTILE-PUSH-BUTTON-/320514204710?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aa022a426#ht_1000wt_908

i'm confused on the 4 legs, mpcstuff.com doesn't show more than two but i dunno if they just photoshopped it out or what?

I've had to buy a few in the past, and they look just like the ones on the links you've provided. They deffinately do have the four legs. I don't know much about electronics, but they sure do look like the right ones. $4 isn't much of a loss even if they are the wrong ones. Good find right there!!

hey wudsiba, how do i replace the tact button switch? i have an mpc 1000, and i got the part in the mail today, but once i opened up my mpc 1000 i saw the tact button switch is really in there, do i have to take out the board or something? or can i just like pry it out?

DON'T DO THAT!!!!!!!!! I'm pretty sure it's soldered in there, homie!

If you're not good with de-soldering, then don't attempt the repair. Take the time to learn soldering, desoldering, and practice on old junk you'll never use. Best way to save a buck and get some needed experience in maintaining your own gear. Youtube has some good soldering/desoldering vidoes. But I'd also recommend searching Google for sites that'll explain that and a few things needed to be known about electronics. Good luck. Its easier than it seems. I've seen plenty of people with no experience at all assemble many DIY (Do It Yourself) kits and electronic instruments after learning the bare essentials.

How did it go with this?
I am about to order some tact switches from ebay as well, but there is a couple of different sizes there. which ones did you get?

well i just got some tactile switches from a local dealer. Installed them, and they work perfectly.

can inform you that they have to be 6x6mm and 5mm tall, 4 legs.

Balls wrote:can inform you that they have to be 6x6mm and 5mm tall, 4 legs.

I was wondering about that, thanks. I'm going to get a can of deoxit and hopefully that will work. If not then I'll be ordering some of these.

actually the ones i got had 5 legs, the 5th one was meant to keep it more securily in place. I just broke it off. Dont forget to get hold of a desolder-sucker (whatever theyre called), and of course a soldering iron + solder-tin.

And be careful with the ribbon-cables when you detach/attach them.

Does anyone know if replacing the tact switches on a 2500 is any easier than the 1000? The layout of the boards etc?

I haven't soldered anything for over 10 years, but I think buying an iron would be wise if this is a common problem.

Coz wrote:Does anyone know if replacing the tact switches on a 2500 is any easier than the 1000? The layout of the boards etc?

Not sure personally. If no one here can answer that then try taking a look at the 2500 and 1000 service manuals.

I found these on the Mouser website:
http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/CK-Components/PTS645TL50-LFS/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMsgGjVA3toVBBpDTNTTW0j3GrWi%2frscAsc%3d

Do these switches meet the voltage/ amperage specs?

I was having problems with tact switches (down and right cursor, shift and main). Tried deoxit first but it didn't work.

Went to a local electronic store here in Madrid and ask for 6x6x5mm tact switches. They had it. Got twenty units for 0,17€ (0,24$ aprox.) each. I also got a solder-sucker (3€) and even I had soldering basic knowledge, I studied soldering and desoldering skills visiting some forums about electronics.

I replaced broken switches for new ones and they work perfectly. The hardest step was removing the board (I think it should be as difficult as 1000).

Don't buy it at mpcstuff they're extremely expensive (8$ each). These tact switches are standard stuff not MPC specific. You can find it at this page:

http://es.rs-online.com/web/search/sear ... &R=3786432. (it's the type C).

It's the spanish page but they ship worlwide. For US users visit http://www.alliedelec.com/.

It's easier than it seems. If you need help ask for advice.

Oh, and 50 mAmps is right.

Good luck.

Thanks for the amperage clarification, Al Max. I finally got around to spraying some deoxit on my switches today and everything works great now. I bought the radio shack brand which costs a little less than the stuff that sells at guitar center and it did the trick.
I also compared the 2500 and 1000 service manuals and it looks like both mpcs have the same board layout on the top and shouldn't be too difficult to get at.

EDIT: The deoxit worked for a little while now but now the switches are back to being unresponsive.

I installed these:
http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/ALP ... THwQ%3d%3d

They work great. However, they are silent (no clicking noise when pressed) so that could be a plus or minus for some people.

Ocular wrote:

Coz wrote:Does anyone know if replacing the tact switches on a 2500 is any easier than the 1000? The layout of the boards etc?

Not sure personally. If no one here can answer that then try taking a look at the 2500 and 1000 service manuals.

I found these on the Mouser website:
http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/CK-Components/PTS645TL50-LFS/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMsgGjVA3toVBBpDTNTTW0j3GrWi%2frscAsc%3d

Do these switches meet the voltage/ amperage specs?

Hey were these switches ok to use? I noticed you used a different one to replace yours and I am trying to replace my switches and was wondering if these switches you posted first were good.