# \#broken-key **URL:** https://forums.syntaur.com/tag/broken-key/3092.md [Latest](https://forums.syntaur.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.syntaur.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.syntaur.com/tags.md) --- ## [Kurzweil PC3LE8 – Intermittent Failure of 8–10 Consecutive Middle Keys (Fatar TP/40L)](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/kurzweil-pc3le8-intermittent-failure-of-8-10-consecutive-middle-keys-fatar-tp-40l/9552)
**Author:** [@notpron](https://forums.syntaur.com/u/notpron)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 2:20pm UTC](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/kurzweil-pc3le8-intermittent-failure-of-8-10-consecutive-middle-keys-fatar-tp-40l/9552 "2026-10-06T14:20:09Z")
Kurzweil PC3LE8 – Intermittent Failure of 8–10 Consecutive Middle Keys with Fatar TP/40L I have an intermittent problem where about 8 to 10 consecutive keys in the middle of the keyboard suddenly stop working. What I’v… --- ## [Roland E-14 white key with broken black piece underneath](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/roland-e-14-white-key-with-broken-black-piece-underneath/9495)
**Author:** [@Elisabeth](https://forums.syntaur.com/u/Elisabeth)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 7:01pm UTC](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/roland-e-14-white-key-with-broken-black-piece-underneath/9495 "2026-07-11T19:01:17Z")
\[Roland\] \[E-14\] – \[Black piece holding white key in place broken during storage\] Otherwise pristine keyboard with 1 tiny broken bit! Upset, was looking forward to letting my children have a go at it. Is it possible to r… --- ## [Yamaha CP4 E5 key full volume?](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/yamaha-cp4-e5-key-full-volume/9491)
**Author:** [@Tycer](https://forums.syntaur.com/u/Tycer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 7:00am UTC](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/yamaha-cp4-e5-key-full-volume/9491 "2026-06-30T07:00:22Z")
Hi, I am looking to purchase a CP4 from a local church. The E5 key intermittently plays full volume. I would like to know if this is reparable. I would also like to know what maintenance I should perform. Thanks, Ty… --- ## [Roland FP-5 Some Keys Too Sensitive](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/roland-fp-5-some-keys-too-sensitive/9464)
**Author:** [@Ryloth09](https://forums.syntaur.com/u/Ryloth09)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2026, 7:36am UTC](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/roland-fp-5-some-keys-too-sensitive/9464 "2026-05-23T07:36:45Z")
Roland FP-5 – Extrmely sensitive keys • Model & revision/OS: FP-5 • Symptoms (what changed, when): Many keys in the middle section of the keyboard are extremely sensitive and are often double the volume of the rest. •… --- ## [How to remove keys Montage M8x](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/how-to-remove-keys-montage-m8x/9440)
**Author:** [@synth](https://forums.syntaur.com/u/synth)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 10:27pm UTC](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/how-to-remove-keys-montage-m8x/9440 "2026-05-22T22:27:18Z")
Yamaha Montage M8x – How to remove keys Does anyone know the correct procedure to remove a key on the Montage M8x (given it’s a new keybed type GEX)? The retainer above the key will need to come off. what are the corre… --- ## [Ensoniq SD-1 mail rail. See pic](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/ensoniq-sd-1-mail-rail-see-pic/9435)
**Author:** [@jimbo41158](https://forums.syntaur.com/u/jimbo41158)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 10:22pm UTC](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/ensoniq-sd-1-mail-rail-see-pic/9435 "2026-05-11T22:22:30Z")
Hi, Anybody know where I can get a replacement rail. See pic. Maybe this part is used on other Ensoniq keyboards…not sure.. Thanks…Jim ., korg, models-korg-m1, no-power If your model isn’t listed: use models–tbd (… --- ## [Roland Contact Board Replacement Required](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/roland-contact-board-replacement-required/9250)
**Author:** [@tomvwallace](https://forums.syntaur.com/u/tomvwallace)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 10:13pm UTC](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/roland-contact-board-replacement-required/9250 "2026-05-11T22:13:20Z")
Roland HP 147 e silent keys I have acquired a Roland for my daughter however a group of 10 keys in the lower section are not working. I’ve done my googling and opened up to have a look and certainly looks like there ha… --- ## [Every 8th Key Dead on Ensoniq ESQ-1, any idea what to check on the board?](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/every-8th-key-dead-on-ensoniq-esq-1-any-idea-what-to-check-on-the-board/9436)
**Author:** [@gordotuomi](https://forums.syntaur.com/u/gordotuomi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2026, 7:29am UTC](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/every-8th-key-dead-on-ensoniq-esq-1-any-idea-what-to-check-on-the-board/9436 "2026-05-10T07:29:28Z")
\[Ensoniq\] \[ESQ-1\] – \[Dead Keys\] Hello! I recently picked up an Ensoniq ESQ-1 (plastic version), however it has 7 dead keys: 12, 20, 28, 36, 44, 52, 60. Every dead key is 8 notes apart which means it is likely a circuit … --- ## [Nord Electro 5D dead keys](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/nord-electro-5d-dead-keys/9151)
**Author:** [@JRTuning](https://forums.syntaur.com/u/JRTuning)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 11:01pm UTC](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/nord-electro-5d-dead-keys/9151 "2026-04-02T23:01:23Z")
Nord Electro 5D 61 key – 4 dead keys Hello all, I’m troubleshooting a Nord Electro 5D with 4 dead keys. D1 A#1 F#2 and D3 are not providing any signal when pressed. So far I’ve tried cleaning the contacts with 99% isop… --- ## [Stage 3 keybed cushion QUESTION](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/stage-3-keybed-cushion-question/9371)
**Author:** [@shammond](https://forums.syntaur.com/u/shammond)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 4:52pm UTC](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/stage-3-keybed-cushion-question/9371 "2026-03-11T16:52:44Z")
Nord Stage 3 HA88 Keybed Cushion • Model & revision/OS: Stage 3 HA88 • Symptoms (what changed, when): clicky keys (appx C3 to C5) • Tests already done (voltages, parts replaced): n/a • Photos / audio clips: n/a I’m … --- ## [Kurzweil K2000 8 keys are playing at full velocity](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/kurzweil-k2000-8-keys-are-playing-at-full-velocity/9351)
**Author:** [@GNickMusic](https://forums.syntaur.com/u/GNickMusic)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 12:50pm UTC](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/kurzweil-k2000-8-keys-are-playing-at-full-velocity/9351 "2026-03-02T12:50:12Z")
\[Brand\] \[Model\] – \[Main symptom\] Kurzweil K2000v2 The main sympton that I am having is that 8 keys in a row in the upper register of the keyboard play at full velocity. The last time I played the synth all was fine. … --- ## [Roland MP300 key repair](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/roland-mp300-key-repair/9343)
**Author:** [@rdy121949](https://forums.syntaur.com/u/rdy121949)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 12:22am UTC](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/roland-mp300-key-repair/9343 "2026-02-17T00:22:28Z")
Roland MP300 key repair What key weights should I purchase to replace E3 and F#3 broken key weights? --- ## [Rolland HP-1700 - Keys stuck down](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/rolland-hp-1700-keys-stuck-down/9332)
**Author:** [@Skelly24](https://forums.syntaur.com/u/Skelly24)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 4:49pm UTC](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/rolland-hp-1700-keys-stuck-down/9332 "2026-02-11T16:49:09Z")
Hello, I just got the Rolland HP-1700 off Facebook market place. It was listed as one of the keys being stuck. The only key that was initially stuck was the E above middle C. After I removed the E above middle C, cleane… --- ## [Yamaha s90 xs Keybed needed](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/yamaha-s90-xs-keybed-needed/9138)
**Author:** [@Austineugo](https://forums.syntaur.com/u/Austineugo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 2:05pm UTC](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/yamaha-s90-xs-keybed-needed/9138 "2026-02-11T14:05:43Z")
Hi everyone. I’m new here. I have a Yamaha S90 XS that needs a new Keybed. Can someone suggest where I can buy one? Thank you. --- ## [Korg electribe emx1 repair](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/korg-electribe-emx1-repair/9336)
**Author:** [@buckdaner](https://forums.syntaur.com/u/buckdaner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 6:01am UTC](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/korg-electribe-emx1-repair/9336 "2026-02-10T06:01:11Z")
I have an emx 1 that i need to replace the master volume and tube gain potentiometer. do i need x2 of the ones specially marked for volume, or does the tube gain potentiometer a different one? it’s been years since i’ve… --- ## [Yamaha P-515B Lowest 20 keys and uppermost F,G& A non functioning](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/yamaha-p-515b-lowest-20-keys-and-uppermost-f-g-a-non-functioning/9288)
**Author:** [@ThreeChordsMax](https://forums.syntaur.com/u/ThreeChordsMax)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 1:47am UTC](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/yamaha-p-515b-lowest-20-keys-and-uppermost-f-g-a-non-functioning/9288 "2026-01-02T01:47:11Z")
A friend has a Yamaha p-515B for sale that is damaged. The physical damage is on the left side “end cap” and it looks like it was dropped on that end. The headphone jacks are there and they seem loose. I will be able to… --- ## [Casio CDP-130 one note not responding, bad board? :( Video attached](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/casio-cdp-130-one-note-not-responding-bad-board-video-attached/9260)
**Author:** [@runb4walk](https://forums.syntaur.com/u/runb4walk)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2025, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/casio-cdp-130-one-note-not-responding-bad-board-video-attached/9260 "2025-12-21T18:16:41Z")
hey everyone, I bought a keyboard last week and one key doesn’t work, it’s driving me crazy. I disassembled it and got to the contact strips, it plays intermittently and at high volume, and it seems like the contact patc… --- ## [Nord Stage 5 keyboard - Key mechanically sticking](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/nord-stage-5-keyboard-key-mechanically-sticking/9213)
**Author:** [@CWTech](https://forums.syntaur.com/u/CWTech)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 2:16pm UTC](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/nord-stage-5-keyboard-key-mechanically-sticking/9213 "2025-11-20T14:16:57Z")
nord #Stage-5 Synth Repair #key • Model & revision/OS: nord #Stage-5 keyboard • Symptoms: Key will mechanically stick when putting pressure (not playing “softly”). Then it can be “reset” down at the very top of the … --- ## [Nord Stage 3 Hammer Action 88 - Key sticks](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/nord-stage-3-hammer-action-88-key-sticks/9223)
**Author:** [@CWTech](https://forums.syntaur.com/u/CWTech)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 9:38pm UTC](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/nord-stage-3-hammer-action-88-key-sticks/9223 "2025-11-19T21:38:06Z")
Nord Stage 3 Hammer Action 88 – key sticks nord #Stage-3 Hammer Action 88 - Key Sticks Symptoms: Key will mechanically stick when putting pressure (not playing “softly”). Then it can be “reset” down at the very top of… --- ## [Yamaha PF15 silent key](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/yamaha-pf15-silent-key/9219)
**Author:** [@Harmen](https://forums.syntaur.com/u/Harmen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2025, 8:23am UTC](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/yamaha-pf15-silent-key/9219 "2025-11-18T08:23:22Z")
\[Yamaha\] \[PF15\]– \[key not working\] Yamaha PF15 Silent key. Add tags before posting: brand + model + (optional) fault e.g., korg, models-korg-m1, noower If your model isn’t listed: use models–tbd (e.g., models-korg-t… --- ## [Seeking Help Yamaha Keyboard](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/seeking-help-yamaha-keyboard/9209)
**Author:** [@Romel](https://forums.syntaur.com/u/Romel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2025, 10:09pm UTC](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/seeking-help-yamaha-keyboard/9209 "2025-11-10T22:09:45Z")
To anyone who sees this post: I’m looking for a sound card for a Yamaha P-95B keyboard, code 086792939407, serial number UBSH04515. It’s urgent. --- ## [Ydp-223 key sticks down](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/ydp-223-key-sticks-down/9196)
**Author:** [@Jeff.scott](https://forums.syntaur.com/u/Jeff.scott)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2025, 10:12am UTC](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/ydp-223-key-sticks-down/9196 "2025-11-08T10:12:42Z")
Parts repair keys Yamaha YDP-223 key sticks down My Yamaha YDP223 has a key that sticks down. Specifically it is the E key. What parts should I order to replace this and fix it. I don’t think the key itself is broken, … --- ## [Service maual korg microsampler 1](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/service-maual-korg-microsampler-1/9193)
**Author:** [@james77](https://forums.syntaur.com/u/james77)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2025, 8:02pm UTC](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/service-maual-korg-microsampler-1/9193 "2025-11-03T20:02:42Z")
random dead keyes but no information online on how to open and replace keybed --- ## [Connecting the Roland RG-3-PE piano pedal](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/connecting-the-roland-rg-3-pe-piano-pedal/9159)
**Author:** [@djbala88](https://forums.syntaur.com/u/djbala88)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2025, 1:40pm UTC](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/connecting-the-roland-rg-3-pe-piano-pedal/9159 "2025-10-22T13:40:53Z")
Roland RG-3-PE piano pedal wiring Hi! Can anyone help me with the wiring diagram for a Roland RG-3 pedal? Unfortunately, I can’t find it anywhere, and the cable connecting the piano and the pedal is broken. We don’t … --- ## [Yamaha P45 - Several Keys not working anymore](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/yamaha-p45-several-keys-not-working-anymore/9184)
**Author:** [@Gokutiger](https://forums.syntaur.com/u/Gokutiger)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2025, 5:47am UTC](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/yamaha-p45-several-keys-not-working-anymore/9184 "2025-10-22T05:47:21Z")
Yamaha P45 – Several keys not working I have several keys on the left side of the keyboard that is not working. total of 8 keys. I marked them with 8 tape. • Tests already done (voltages, parts replaced): I have… --- ## [Oxford Synthesiser Company, OSCar Repair tips](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/oxford-synthesiser-company-oscar-repair-tips/9155)
**Author:** [@RNA](https://forums.syntaur.com/u/RNA)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 2:07pm UTC](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/oxford-synthesiser-company-oscar-repair-tips/9155 "2025-09-25T14:07:26Z")
I made a video to give people some tips on repairing an OSCar synth. This one had a great battery mod. Instead of being mounted on the control board it is strapped across the confuser board. But I wanted to show some … --- ## [Broken Faders on EMS Synthi 100](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/broken-faders-on-ems-synthi-100/9144)
**Author:** [@tyleracedavis](https://forums.syntaur.com/u/tyleracedavis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2025, 7:30am UTC](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/broken-faders-on-ems-synthi-100/9144 "2025-09-13T07:30:39Z")
I work at a recording studio and the owner has tasked me with replacing the broken faders on our Synthi100. The fader itself is functional its pretty much just the knob that has broke off and no one can seem to figure ou… --- ## [Teisco 110F (60F) keys](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/teisco-110f-60f-keys/9126)
**Author:** [@DrSmith](https://forums.syntaur.com/u/DrSmith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 7:42am UTC](https://forums.syntaur.com/t/teisco-110f-60f-keys/9126 "2025-09-04T07:42:57Z")
\[Teisco\] \[110f\] – \[Borken keys Hi, Does anyone know where I might get some replacement keys or in fact which other synths used these keys so I can search for them. Best wishes, Craig