Dead pads on 4000?

Any link on how to fix pads for 4000?
I have 3 dead pads. im so sad.

go to http://www.akaipro.com
and find where your nearest Akai distributor/service centre is...

You seriously think that someone who can't google Akai's homepage is gonna be able to fit that replacement part themselves...?

what u need are the sensers!!! not new pads!!!!! u can get them at www.mpcstuff.com

Before i posted this thread, I already emailed the nearest AKAI distributor.
They said 4000 is discontinued, so we dont have any of their spare parts

If your unit is not under warranty try opening the MPC up and remove the pads. Next take a soft lint free cloth and wipe the pad sensors clean.

I had a simular problem once and just cleaning the sensors fixed the problem.

Look in the service manual for instructions on how to open the MPC. The service manual is available for download on a website somewhere. Use the search function and see if you can find it.

Interesting, I never tried to open my MPC.
Maybe Im to scared.
I tried to search the service manual, cant find it.
I even googled that..

Anyone have this?

look on the other thread called two major problems with the 4000

If anyone needs it, here is The Akai MPC4000 Service Manual
(click "FREE" and then enter some code and the download starts. Thats a safe site, no porn or anything)

If anyone needs it, here is The Akai MPC4000 Service Manual
(click "FREE" and then enter some code and the download starts. Thats a safe site, no porn or anything)

@OP: the pad sensors are in a layered, printed sheet, and they are the same for many (all?) of the mpc's with the exception of 1000 and 500.

my used 4000 came with one dead pad (top right, happens to be a trace on the "outside" of the flex-connector) and a new sheet (thru VST) was about $70 IIRC.

it's a sticky back sheet and adheres to the metal frame inside... you use a razorblade to remove the old sheet as clean as possible, then carefully put down the replacement like a big sticker.

use care with the flex-cable because the printed traces are thin inside.

if you pads are dirty then rinse them in some warm soapy water while you have them out of the machine.

Thunx guys.

I opened up my MPC last nite.
Damn its so dirty inside, dusts everywhere
took a soft brush and a cloth to cleaned it.

And yes it's right, its the pad censors, that made couple of pads doesnt work.
I could see the copper running everywhere...

So I guess I need to buy it then...='(
I read your installation tutorial Ben, Is it that easy?
Im not sure yet yoo.hehe

Good grief - how did all that dust get inside it?!?

Is your case fan pointing the wrong way round?!

djflame: it is easy, just use a good sharp razor to help remove the padsheet as clean as possible. leftover sticky residue won't matter much, but the razor can wedge under the goo easy to lift it up. putting the new one down is just a matter of working from one side to the other like a sticker or window-tint or whatever.

the metal frame which the sheet attaches can be removed from the second metal frame it sits on, if i remember correctly. making it easy to put the sheet down with it detached, then connect the ribbon and last "fold" the plate back into place and attach with screws. certainly, don't try to connect the ribbon to the circuitboard before putting down the padsheet.

it's really over hyped now, an easy fix. cheep too, i feared the sensor sheet to cost hundreds of dollars, esp. since it's sort of a core part of the unit.

It's about $70 on mpcstuffs dot com
plus $20 for shipping, since Im at Jakarta, Indonesia
and it needs 6 - 10 days
what do you think guys?
fair enuff?

Feline : Is your case fan pointing the wrong way round?!
Is this suppose to be a joke, or should I double check that?