#27 - M-Audio Axiom 61 keyboard USB connector replacement

[@marnixike6057]

Yes I did it to! this video gave me the confidence and some soldering tips. (my USB connector wasn't loose itself but the white plastic thing inside the connector broke so the usb plug would be loose inside it.) it's definitely doable for amateurs as long as you're patient and careful. I used a somewhat more primitive desoldering device, and only one soldering tip, a quite small one. The connectors take some force to unplug so take your time with those. good luck to anyone who want's to try this repair to.

[@oselmer]

Thanks! Your video inspired me to repair my own M-Audio. Ordered a new USB port (type B) from Ali Express and soldered it on. Great video!

[@mitchdailey919]

Had a mishap at church with someone bumping the midi cable in the back causing the connector to break off from the internal circuit board. This video is amazing!! Thank you so much!! New board $499. Used board $298. Replace circuit board $152. Repairman just to diagnose $85. USB 2.0 Type B Connector jacks (sold in qty 10 on amazon) $6.98. Soldering iron kit $25. This video showing you how to fix $0.00!!!

[@clarencegillespie721]

Can you share the link to the Connector jacks?

[@wwlittlejOfficial]

YES! Time for me to work on my soldering skills. My Axiom 49 been out of commission for some 5+ years, though I occasionally use the MIDI ports. I just like the idea of one cable in/out. Thanks for this tutorial!

[@adelalkathiri3417]

I have this device. This is exactly my problem this video helped me a lot. Forward Thanks.. Thank you..Thank you..

[@SzymekCRX]

Adding some flux instead of fresh solder before desoldering - cool tip!

[@KamanchiDoyle]

What's the thinking in this, can you tell me?

[@charlesmccauley164]

Absolutely helpful as my identical unit is shorting..... well done and thanks

[@musikaband6849]

HELLO I HAVE THE SAME ONE THAT IS IN THE VIDEO. A FRIEND CONNECTED IT TO A HIGHER VOLTAGE POWER TRANSFORMER AND THE DISPLAY NO LONGER TURNED ON AND ONLY A FEW PUSH BUTTONS TURN ON WHEN I CONNECT IT WITH THE USB CABLE. YOU THINK I HAVE A SOLUTION?

[@jacobogden6710]

I wish this was my problem, I have a problem with a mosfet or a reset chip, I don’t have a oscilloscope to test for sure. Any tests to confirm with a multimeter. It’s either a 3 leg mosfet or an 8 leg chip. I may replace both, but I’d love to send the board to you for further investigation if you feel up to it! Guidance would be great as well. I just need to get this figured out

[@SehidiminSesi1Azerbaycanim]

Hello. I cannot adjust the Expression Pedal Input settings. Minimum "0" but Maximum "102". I want to make the Maximum value 127, but I cannot. Can you help me? Thank you so much.

[@DrUmSensitive]

hi! I decided to open my 1st generation Axiom 61 and found out that the R1 resistor is completely burned out, beyond recognition. Any idea where to find the correct value for a replacement? Thank you, great video! :)

[@DrUmSensitive]

I found a comment on a forum, the guy changes R1 and C3 and the keyboard works gain. That's what I did and Presto! Now mine works, too! :) R1 is a protection resistor, so I think any value between 5 and 10 Ohm would be all right. I've soldered 6.5 as the guy on the forum did (although he says that's what he had laying around). Best of luck!

[@KamanchiDoyle]

Great vid. Am going to try this tomorrow.

[@jesseroper1206]

Man what I would've done for that desoldering station a year ago while I was building my keyboard

[@nolifegaming7134]

ty did the same, keyboard wasnt detected by the pc. got a new connector from electronic store from like 0.80 dll.

[@michelleparsons9881]

still can get parts for these!

[@mikebello_music]

Hello, some days ago, someone flatted my USB cable and broke the connection, I did everything I saw in your video and it worked, the controller turns on and everything works fine on it, but when I appreciate the macbook it does not detect it, what do I do?

[@grupotenzo2343]

Para reparar pantalla azul de este mismo modelo de controlador?

[@RidvanDuzey]

I wish I could do this, my Axiom 61 2nd generation "broke" yesterday. The USB connecter is very loose at the moment. Don't have the equipment or the experience to replace it though :(

[@RidvanDuzey]

+Leo Muhammed 2 It broke by itself but I had been using it intensively for years!

[@Киловат-н8л]

Didn't you have any problems to open it up? I don't know why but when I skrew out the bolts of my axiom61, my keyboard refused to open!! I bought the used one. Could anyone joke and to glue its case?

[@kaiizen6893]

Is it necessary to apply flux paste?

[@ramiroorozco5634]

What type of usb connect is that ? Is a usb female type b ?

[@pierlaurenzi]

Yes it is

[@davidclarke227]

What is the number of the replacement part?

[@EmanuelRodriguez]

It's a regular USB Type-B port. I bought a pack of them on e-bay for like $3.

[@fould13]

This is the same issue I have. All 4 of my MIDI devices don't work through USB; it seems to be a recurring issue, probably because we frequently plug/unplug them.

[@izraulhidashi4323]

Don't kid yourself. That bullshit is by design. If you bought a keyboard that never had a problem you wouldn't need to buy more. Think about it.... How many keyboards have you bought?

[@jade007z]

Hello nice video good job, Do you know how much would be cost on doing what you just did?? thank you.

[@coolpeople5537]

hey good looking out man good job

[@atlasxxi569]

i have the same trouble. I would like to know if using midi cables could use the piano with the pc

[@creatiw]

Yes I plug mine into the Audio interface via MIDI and it works. Plus side is you free up a USB port on your laptop/PC

[@DjZabi]

Hi there, tried this out and seems like the soldering went ok, but when i plug in the usb to the computer I get an error saying USB drive has been disabled since the device is drawing too much power.....any ideas????

[@charlesmccauley164]

DjZabi hey I’m just reading and wondering if your connection work is not touching; check your for for soldering contacts... hope this helps...

[@KzmGaming]

How much you charge for fixed mine

[@KingDeviation]

I've had mine disassembled so long I forgot which connectors go where on the motherboard, help please!?

[@feedback-loop]

I would suggest testing the board just by plugging in USB - like in the video at 5:27. If you see it in the list of USB devices in your computer, only then you need to worry about the connectors.

[@romanch9868]

Thanks for video. I replaced my connector, but made wrong wires connections.. This video helped me to fix that. But anyway my + - Octave switcher still not works. :/

[@Woo-Z]

try to glue the foil on the back of the button, to the place where the contacts should close

[@romanch9868]

Woo-Z rhanks, I have found what happened: I made mistake and wrong connections with cables. All works nice now.

[@HutchCrowley]

Hey, thanks for the very informative video. It seems like you already know a bit about the circuitry of this device, so hopefully you can if not answer my question, give me some advice on what to do. I have the 25 key version of the Axiom, and while attempting to replace the USB port, I have gotten in over my head a bit it seems. I've managed to knock a couple of the white components, one of which you made a jumper to here to bypass the reset chip, and I have no idea what values they are, or if they are even resistors or capacitors. I know i prob sound like an idiot for attempting to go this far with it with the limited electrical circuit knowledge that I have, but I really want my controller to work again! I can provide detailed pictures and whatever else is needed info-wise, if you or anyone else here could help me on this I would be super appreciative! Thanks!

[@feedback-loop]

I suggest posting this on EEVBlog forum with pictures. www.eevblog.com/forum/repair/

[@benwad21]

I have such a blue screen in this model. HELP!!!

[@marcorz2742]

Master class~!

[@KingDeviation]

Better yet, I have the keyboard reconnecting but the computer is not even recognizing that the device is connected.

[@feedback-loop]

I am not sure I am following. What do you mean by "I have the keyboard reconnecting?"

[@KingDeviation]

basically I have the axiom put back together now. I plugged it into the computer and it powers up but it still isn't showing up on the computer

[@feedback-loop]

Why did you take it apart? Did you trip on the USB cable and it stopped working or something like this? Do you have a tester to check connectivity all the way from the board traces to the contacts in the USB connector? Something like I showed here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3q8oqlpgLBrpqM and continued at 8:03

[@KingDeviation]

I had the same issue you had with the loose usb port, and no I didn't have one. looks like I'm screwed.

[@VasaMusic438]

same problem :-(

[@JeffEddy98]

The original Axiom 61 is a legacy product that was supported up to Windows 7. It is not supported for use with Windows 10. Mine doesn't work due to the lack of USb drivers for Windows 10. So, beware of buying a used Axiom 61.

[@unrealyourock]

my axiom mk 2 is working with win 10