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| 1704.1 | Sticky situation... | WEFXEM::COTE | Name changed to protect innocence | Thu Sep 29 1988 11:44 | 10 |
| Only problem with Duco cement is if perchance it doesn't work, it's
hard as hell (impossible?) to clean the surface so you can start
over with something else.
I'd be inclined to use a two part epoxy mixture or one of the
cyano-acrylates and hope for the best...
Edd
P.S. What broke? The key or part of the keybed assembly?
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| 1704.2 | Yeah, I thought about that... | PAULJ::HARRIMAN | Official Vt. Leaf-Peep Guide | Thu Sep 29 1988 11:53 | 8 |
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part of the keybed assembly. The key is fine. The spring contact
got a bit stretched, so I'm going to have to take some slack and
readjust it. I checked it before I left for work this morning (cemented
it last night) and it seems to be solid. The keybed is a unibody,
i.e. it is one big plastic piece. It will not be economical to replace.
/pjh
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| 1704.3 | Testor's works well, too. | DYO780::SCHAFER | Brad ... DTN 433-2408 | Thu Sep 29 1988 12:33 | 12 |
| Another idea is to try Testor's model glue (for plastic model cars). It
actually contains a solvent (acetone, I believe) that effectively welds
the parts together.
If Duco chokes, give that a try - and make sure it sets up well before
any pressure is applied. Sorry for the bad news. 8-(
Just a thought - have you tried calling Ensoniq? They might be real
nice about something unusual like this (which could bery well be a mfg.
defect) and replace it free of charge. Worth a shot, anyway.
-b
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| 1704.4 | Alesis was better... | WEFXEM::COTE | Name changed to protect innocence | Thu Sep 29 1988 12:41 | 7 |
| > have you tried calling Ensoniq?
Lemme know if this works. I called them a couple weeks ago about
the body-rot on my Mirage. Seemed like the last thing they wanted
to do was help...
Edd
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| 1704.5 | | PAULJ::HARRIMAN | Official Vt. Leaf-Peep Guide | Thu Sep 29 1988 13:38 | 15 |
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Yeah, Brad, Testor's is the next try, if Duco doesn't do it.
Considering where the fracture is, I don't think cyanoacrylate-based
glues will work well (too much sideways force). I smeared extra
glue all over the outside of the fracture, then trimmed it back
before it set, so I know I got as good a bond as I am going to get
with Duco.
As far as I know, Ensoniq will most likely send a new keyboard,
for a price. If I can't get the key fixed, that's the next step.
I'm long off the warranty.
/pjh
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| 1704.6 | Maybe I'm cuter than you, Eddrick. &*} | DYO780::SCHAFER | Brad ... DTN 433-2408 | Thu Sep 29 1988 13:47 | 14 |
| RE: .4
That's amazing. When I got my ESQ-Ms without documentation (or even
rack mounting ears) AND in brain-damage mode (memory was corrupted), I
called Ensoniq and the guy didn't hesitate to send me a full rack-mount
kit, two brand new manuals, and even two power cords (that I didn't ask
for).
He also stepped me thru the reset sequence and told me about a few
hidden menu options when he found out I was a s/w type.
Didn't charge me a cent for anything. They even paid the postage.
-b
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| 1704.7 | I'll bet you are!!! 8*) | WEFXEM::COTE | Name changed to protect innocence | Thu Sep 29 1988 13:56 | 10 |
| When I called I simply asked if I could buy a new top panel (the
part with all the silk screening on it) for my Mirage. Since my
problem probably doesn't come up tooooooo often, I figured going
to my local dealer would only send the dealer to Malvern . Why
pay the middleman?
No dice, they didn't even wanna talk....
Edd (who bought a nice can of black Rust-O-Leum and at least took
care of the body rot on his drive cover...)
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| 1704.8 | | NRPUR::DEATON | | Thu Sep 29 1988 14:27 | 8 |
| RE < Note 1704.7 >
> Edd (who bought a nice can of black Rust-O-Leum and at least took
> care of the body rot on his drive cover...)
That'll teach ya to keep the mirage out of our New England pot-hole
ridden salted roads.
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| 1704.9 | the customer is always right! | LEDDEV::HASTINGS | | Thu Sep 29 1988 18:22 | 18 |
| re: .4
Edd,
I called Ensoniq about upgrading my ESQ software last week and
got a similar response. Thursday night at the Union gig I took the
opportunity to flame at the Ensoniq rep about this. He explained
that Ensoniq is changing over to DEC vaxes and everyone there is
going crazy with the extra work. As a result they are a bit cranky
right now. I don't know if this makes you feel any better or not.
I know I felt better as the rep was pushing the latest and greatest
Ensoniq gear. Kinda made me feel like he really listened. He even
wanted to know the name of the teck that gave me the hard time.
FWIW let hope this is only temporary and will get better in
the future. If all else fails *BITCH* to their managers! When they
realize they have unhappy cu$tomer$ they will probably look to improve
the situation.
Mark
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| 1704.10 | Dual purpose | CSC32::G_HOUSE | Back in Black | Thu Sep 29 1988 18:22 | 8 |
| re: .3
>Another idea is to try Testor's model glue
Yeah, good stuff. If it doesn't work on the ESQ, you can always
sniff it. ;^)
Greg
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