button not working on mpc 2000

the down cursor button on my mpc 2000 has a tendency to completely stop working. other times it works fine. ive taken the white pads off of it so that i just use the raw buttons...and it still has a tendency to fail. are there any quick solutions for this?

fasttrackpimp wrote:Mine is doing the same thing,but now it's left and down.First try cleaning the switches.If that doesn't help you may have to do like me and buy new contact switches from vst or forat.You of course will need to know how to solder to replace the contact switches.Also word to the wise,If one went dead the others are probably going to go out soon aswell.It maybe took 3weeks before my left went out.

how would i go about cleaning the switches? i.e. what should i use, etc

and

what exactly r the switches

appreciate the help

yup my left one does it sometimes on the 2k. the switch basically looks like a little red "panic!" button lol

what should i clean it with?

i got no clue to be honest(just saying this so you dont think im ignoring your message)

im lookin aroudn the internet and i cant seem to find any place to buy that specific switch

anyone got any ideas?

rondiesel wrote:im lookin aroudn the internet and i cant seem to find any place to buy that specific switch

anyone got any ideas?

Try VST (vstservice.com) or Forat (forat.com).

Peace,
KM

yeah i think ive seen it on vstservice.com, if you don't find it, then email them. real friendly and helpful

Servisol switch cleaner should do fine unless the actual push button inside the mpc is worn in which case you will need to fit a new one.

rondiesel wrote:what should i clean it with?

Regular rubbing alcohol with a qtip works.

my down cursor button started doing the same thing. I just opened up my 2k and used a can of air to clean it. seemed to work for me, although i know that the button is on its way out. I will probabally have to change it out one day.

i believe they have those switches available at mpcstuff.com too

just ordered one in the mail....now my next questions will involve soldering. what does that involve?