Line 6 POD XT Live repair and refurbish

[@kleinebre]

Thanks for posting. For those having trouble getting the big circuit board to move away, the bit that you can't see here is that the big circuit board is partially held in place by the potmeter knobs, the nuts on the jacks and two small screws on the variax input. If it won't come out, check those.

[@jasonjonghwakim8098]

i threw out my hd300 because of power connection shortage. I wish i knew it was quite simple to fix it. Thanks for your video. helps a lot.

[@larrydering1598]

Good work Rob. Most would trash it. I like how you redesigned and made it work. Great video.

[@flavioefabiani3497]

Robert, nice to meet you. My name is Flávio I am Brazilian, follower of your KZbin channel, you made a repair on a live x 6 pod xt, my pod has the same burnt microchip, would you have the possibility to make this repair for me? Thank you very much for your attention.

[@mrmanch204]

Thank you for sharing your work. Interesting and great to see an expert at work and you explained everything you did as you did it, that made it easy to follow and clear. Great.

[@euclydesbarbosa]

I really liked the way you approached the problem. Guided me how to work on a device of the same model! Thank you!

[@sdcustompedals115]

thank you for video its very helpful, i have power problem.

[@DavideZanellaDrum]

Well done. Thanks for sharing

[@andymitchell3985]

I have a line6 amp with a bad headphone jack, or at least that's what I assume the problem to be. I had a look inside but figured it was more daunting than I wanted to pursue. But this helps because I can at least take a closer look and see if it's something else that's burnt out.

[@harrytuttle8161]

A buddy of mine has the Line 6 v 240 a little over a year old and it's lost out put / sound . yeah we tried the volume peddle . it was a finicky amp any way , the owners manual / guide is 1 page of nothing . I'm looking at getting the Boss Katana 100 . I had two Roland cube 30s they sounded great and the only weak point was the plastic input jacks . I can't solder at all . It never sticks.

[@beaukneaus]

Awesome video! Thanks!

[@JPvwvr6]

I have a power connector problem and am looking to replace that part like you did. Where did you find the part? Line 6 website is not search friendly for parts

[@claytonlemoors9210]

Hi Friend. Im from São Paulo Brazil... My LINE 6 Bass pod, when I plug in my ampli The effects stay in mute ,you Know... I opened and dont see some problems , you know what to doing? Thanks for attention

[@aldercan]

Bom dia mano, como vc conseguiu resolver o problema?

[@LPJMagicmusic]

I know this is 2 years old so hopefully you see this. I've got one of these and it worked great. I hadn't touched it in a few months and recently plugged it back in. Well in order for me to even faintly hear it through my amp I have to crank everything up. I tried plugging it into another amp and still nothing. It powers up but the input it output is just not working. What would you recomend I look at? Or what would your suspicions be?

[@AlanSantos-yl9bs]

Essa pergunta foi respondida ?

[@ACS45cal]

Great job on bringing it back to life, Rob! Also, the power supply for the unit outputs an AC voltage. Would you know if a DC power supply can be used instead? I know that if a the circuit uses DC voltage and a bridge rectifier is used, you can technically supply the circuit with DC. Thank you very much.

[@markfothebeast]

I had to buy a replacement power input jack. The OEM unit is a cheap piece of garbage. Everything I own from Line 6 has required some type of repair or modification just to keep it functional. I've read a lot of complaints about strange volume and effects problems on both amps and digital pedals. My Spider Valve tube amp was cooking the circuit board @ around 350F so I had to put in fan cooling.

[@RobsFixitShop]

Could you put a link to the better power jack?

[@markfothebeast]

Rob's Fixit Shop I believe this is the only official Line 6 supplier of this part: www.fullcompass.com/prod/096566-line-6-21-00-0014-dc-jack-for-pod-xt-hd500-mm4 My Pod XT Pro Live pedal schematic shows that the part # is 21-00-0015 but Line 6 states that 21-00-0014 "DC power jack" is the replacement (although the power input is AC). I will have the replacement jack in my hands in about 20 minutes and confirm whether this is the correct part and report the quality as well.

[@markfothebeast]

I installed the replacement jack and the legs are definitely beefier. Side by side comparison to the old jack, yes it is better quality by having the sturdy legs.

[@emarinm1]

Hello. Luckily I found your video. I'm having a problem with the endless spin knob right next to the screen that shows the bank number ( select page) . That piece lost that inner jagged feeling and stopped working. I consulted a technician and he asked me for the data of how many omnios was ohms. Could you guide me please? Thanks.

[@dpiccine]

Well done Rob... Good job! U da mannnn

[@MrHanaro]

HI i have a POD 500 and only the display lights up blank screen no logo so thats not booting up any suggestions please i am in Sri lanka i dont think there are any place here to repair.

[@raullopezaguilar9823]

Hello my friend. i have a line 6 pod xt live pedalboard my expression pedal does not work but it turns on the wah light what is the problem

[@corsa_vilela]

What was your fault? Mine turns on the power and the display is orange and doesn't work

[@santiagomoreno696]

Hi there, thanks for the video, do you perhaps know where to get an LCD screen replacement for this unit?

[@MUSICALmemo]

My pod xt live change it knobs automatically resulting dull sounds. Please help if you can fix it. I’m from Nepal

[@penumbraherrera2448]

Hello, I changed the master volume pot, but now when I turn on the invalid code error 03 appears, do you know how to fix it? Thanks greetings! from mexico cd

[@SBHSGA]

nice work brother!

[@jacgelacousticduo6132]

i have this ..plz help me..my POD xt has no sound....what shoul i do sir...?

[@patsnide]

Thats cool you bring it to life again. I have a Line 6 POD XT live also its broken the only turning on is the light from LCD when I plug it. What do you think is the problem with my POD. Thanks

[@RobsFixitShop]

I am not an expert, but I would check the voltage regulators. It looked like it had one for 3.3, 5, and 8 volts. The board has test points that have the voltages labeled. If a regulator is bad, it can be easily replaced.

[@ylronocrap9136]

Very belpful video.. I have a line6 floorpod plus.. But the expression pedal does not work.. i opened it and powered it on to see if the optical sensor has light but i didnt saw anything.. hoping i can get an idea .. Thank you :)

[@biodark1]

friend, did you ever notice if the 3.3V regulator heats up to the point of burning your finger if you touch the heatsink?

[@RobsFixitShop]

It's been awhile but I remember all the regulators really running hot. I was surprised there wasn't more heat sinking.

[@acearagones130]

Hi sir can you figure out whats the problem of my line 6 its has power but no output

[@router1973]

I have a Line 6 XT Live that isn't quite working properly. The reverb and delay doesn't work and when the tuner is activated, it doesnt react to any note played. apart from that everything else works fine. I'm hoping its a software / settings issue rather than a hardware / PCB problem. Could you please suggest how I could go about fixing this please?

[@Mozto]

I think u might know how to help me. My pod xt live has dead rotary encoders, and I haven't been able to find them locally. I was wondering if its possible to solder a couple of wires to the encoder pins and use a 555 or a tiny uC to simulate the encoder work just with to push buttons. Also I was thinking into tweaking the values of the knobs by the midi port. What would you recommend?

[@richardbravo4673]

i have the same guitar effects, what is the posible problem? all working except no audio? please any suggestions?

[@TheSombra53]

hello my pod xt live pedalboard has this problem, it turns on and off continuously when connecting the delete

[@unusualengineer]

Hi I've had a problem with the volume on my unit - keeps going really quiet and I need to keep re-doing the pedal calibration to fix it - although sometimes when using the volume will just drop out - any ideas? Thanks

[@mchyde4433]

I just got one today and same issue. I think our pots are dirty. we need to clean them with DeOxit

[@clockworkeyes]

I had the same problem. I took the back of the unit off and sprayed the pots with contact cleaner (there's a little hole in the back of the pot unit, to spray into) turning each knob as I sprayed. I did this a couple of times to make sure. Then I replaced the back, and tightened the nut around each of the pots from the front of the unit (I used a thin screwdriver to get into the small gap and tightened them - I read somewhere that if the pots are loose then it goes into edit mode, too). My POD XTLive now works like new again. Hope this helps

[@yveskofa8943]

thank and good job!please my pod xt live is on but nothing on screen please can you help me

[@rhashmi75]

Hi, hope you are well, I'm have some issue with the same model and could really use you help. The issue is that the yellow display light is showing with no data. I've hooked it up through a USB with a laptop and downloaded the Line 6 Monkey software, but I could update everything except the Firmware!

[@rhashmi75]

I guess I'm dealing with some sort of firmware issue even though I could update the drivers and everything else! How can I contact you, I'm not in the US!?

[@chuckdorado9737]

Great video! I have the same pedalboard and the only button not working is the ''effect tweak/change value'' knob. When I hit Edit and try to move along the different presets, nothing happes as if it would not respond at all. Any suggestions on how to get that fixed?

[@RobsFixitShop]

I would make sure the solder joints on the encoder are good, clean the encoder with some electronics cleaner, and if all that fails, replace the encoder. But I'm just guessing:-)

[@chuckdorado9737]

@@RobsFixitShop I'll try that asap! Thanks!

[@luissaints7082]

Excelente, muito obrigado pelas dicas ajudou muito ! God Bless !

[@RobsFixitShop]

Gracias!

[@yactabay]

@@RobsFixitShopTou have to say obrigado, not gracias because that’s Portuguese. He’s probably in Brazil.

[@RobsFixitShop]

@@yactabay Good point, Obrigado!

[@jesterraj]

Mine was comin on no function thou ....and no sound.......i checked it no burn componets and voltages seem good

[@larrybroad2457]

did someone use the wrong power supply?

[@giovanaheloisa2448]

Hello! I have a Line 6 Pod XT Live. The pedal switch is turning on orange light and does not start. I noticed that the C.I of the 3v source is getting very hot. But I have not yet found the solution to this defect. Could you give me any hints on how to do this repair? Thank you

[@RobsFixitShop]

I can't really help much but I did notice that on mine the voltage regulators seemed to really run hot. If the 3 volt line was bad the computer wouldn't come up.

[@KanaiSingha]

do you know about tweak /value switches? I want to change my pedal's switch... please help me

[@Firemargin1]

Hi. My POD XT bean gets very hot for some reason. I've even bought a new power supply, but still having the same issue. Does anyone have any advice? Thanks!

[@raphaeldarocha6422]

Dude mine turns on but no sound i replaced some burned caps on sound out but still doesnt work

[@terrylodercreative]

Any ideas on fixing the sudden power drops? They happen randomly. The level drops to super low. After a while it comes back usually at just the wrong moment

[@RobsFixitShop]

I wonder if the power jack needs to be resoldered?

[@p1eceofheavenn200]

Hey brother my Boss ME 80 won’t turn on for some reason do you have any idea of what may caused it to be that way ?

[@JRP3music]

I have an issue with my Line 6 Pod Xt Pro. The virtual Reverb knob wiggles and sometimes gets so glitchy that you can not edit your preset. Or the screen gets stuck on Reverb type? Is this a reasonable thing to fix or a waste. It works, but when you connect the Floorboard it also conflicts with commands. Reverb switched off it switches back on. I took me forever to get sounds that I really like. If the repair is reasonable, I may fix it and sell it.

[@markfothebeast]

Sounds like a loose solder joint at the potentiometer legs. Try to resolder the joints. Remember to keep the nuts tight on the pots.

[@eduardasatryan4973]

My processor stopped turning on, the display backlight is on and that’s it! All the food is in place, for some reason I have + 15.2 and - 14.3. The computer sees the device and identifies it as an audio device. The native monkey program sees everything except flash memory, there is a question mark.

[@RyanWright]

how hard is it to replace the power input? I've recently been given a Bass version of one of these and that is the only thing I think is wrong with it...

[@RobsFixitShop]

Pretty easy. You'll need some solder wick and patience to get the old one off but it is pretty straight forward.

[@RyanWright]

ok, so is it basically a matter of de-solder the old one to remove, then pop the new one in and solder it in place?

[@JesusMartinez-zl9vz]

hey man.. would you help me with a pod hd400 schematics??..

[@AndersonOliveiraRJ]

Bom dia tenho uma dessas fui limpar e quando fui testar antes de fechar saiu um foguinho do regulador de tensão lm 317 agora só acende o display laranja e não aparece mais nada ,e o regulador lm317 fica quente demais a ponto de queimar os dedos se puder me ajudar ficaria grato 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@Juninhoeal]

Hello! I'm from Brazil, and i have one Xt Live, but when i turn the xt live on, all that i have is a blank screen. Some techs said i need to replace the main board, but i've doubts about it. Can you please (and i'm begging) help me? No sound, power supply is fine, all original. Please, i like so much this board. I'm eletrical engineering and i've done everything i could, but i have no deep experience. All the simples things like, AC power supply, board, smoke and burned trails works just fine. I read about this issue on Line6 forum, and get no resolution but, i got a lot of hope on your work. Thank you so very much.

[@RobsFixitShop]

I am not an expert but I would check to voltages. They are all marked on the board. Could be a bead voltage regulator for the main board. Good luck!

[@miditechassistenciatecnica4189]

@@RobsFixitShop Boa Noite.. Tenho o msm problema em 2 pod xt live. Verifiquei as tensões marcadas e em componentes... Tenho o manual de serviço e não consigo desvendar. Se puder ajudar serei grato.

[@karfil29]

Hey guys, do you know can i power up this pod live xt with DC supply? And what voltage? I can not find the correct AC supply.

[@RobsFixitShop]

It has to be an AC supply because it is using a voltage doubler to get the voltage up for the op amps. I see they've really gone up in price. Here's one from the mother ship: shop.line6.com/px-2g-ac-power-supply.html

[@joeybaima5139]

My Board Burnt Up At A HOT Gig. How Do I Get My Settings/My Presets Off Of It? It Will Not Power On. Smells Burnt. I Need My Presets Off Of It To Dump On Line 6 Monkey To Dump Onto Another Unit

[@joeybaima5139]

Do You Do Repairs For People?

[@gilangfauzip]

hi, how much to repair like that ? i am from indonesia, i am very happy to see your videos about pod xt live

[@RobsFixitShop]

I just repair stuff as a hobby and share it with others to help if they're working on the same problem. I am a programmer by trade. Nice to hear from Indonesia I understand it is a beautiful country.

[@asifjawed8231]

How to repair standby mod pod xt live...

[@MrTingrag]

Hello my friend.. my pod xt live keeps going into edit mode while I'm playing.. and i constantly have to keep hitting a patch to bring it back in again! I have cleaned all the pots thoroughly but the problem still exists! Seems to be only on patches I have created! Could you point me in any direction to cure this? Thankyou

[@asahatoo]

Good day, did you get a fix for this problem? I am having the same issue..

[@clockworkeyes]

I had the same problem. I took the back of the unit off and sprayed the pots with contact cleaner (there's a little hole in the back of the pot unit, to spray into) turning each knob as I sprayed. I did this a couple of times to make sure. Then I replaced the back, and tightened the nut around each of the pots from the front of the unit (I used a thin screwdriver to get into the small gap and tightened them - I read somewhere that if the pots are loose then it goes into edit mode, too). My POD XTLive now works like new again. Hope this helps

[@MrTingrag]

@@asahatoo i did much what clockworkeyes has said apart from the tightening and it seemed to work. I did buy another 2nd hand unit and put all my patches on as backup tho. Good luck.

[@MrTingrag]

@@clockworkeyes thanks for the heads up. I will do this if i encounter any future probs. Many thanks.

[@marlonfernandezoficcial4642]

Hello! How conect this pedal in headphone?

[@RobsFixitShop]

The op-amp that is repaired powered the head phones. Just use a 1/4" stereo jack to plug in.

[@untref-electronicadeaudio8962]

anyone have a service manual of POD XT LIVE? Thanks

[@bobsyeruncle4841]

Pro at work

[@aurorasaja]

My xt live have Invalid Code Error. How to fix it? Help Thanks

[@aurorasaja]

Hello...

[@RobsFixitShop]

Not really sure, I am not an expert on the device, I just had a one I needed to fix.

[@victorhuantes7772]

I would do a firmware update on the pod.

[@wahyuillahisadar3061]

@@RobsFixitShop can't not

[@djwilliams5781]

Can I please send you mine to fix??

[@RobsFixitShop]

No, I just repair stuff for the fun of figuring it out.

[@ricardoa5626]

NO SIGNAL IN OR OUT in your XT live or XTLive bass ???? everybody, this can save you weeks of frustrations, this happened to me..... no matter how stupid it sounds.... are you using exactly the original line 6 power source A.C. adapter ??? not a regular-similar 9 V D.C. power source..... read carefully... the power source its the problem it happened to me... you need to be sure using the original A.C.power source (Not a regular D.C.) ...... iiiiiffff you use a regular 9V D.C. the input signal goes to ground and it does not process anything..... I was using a 9V D.C. and no signal and I spent 1 week doing all kind of updates and contacting techinal support for nothing... after I found my original power source and connected ...voila it works like a charm...I read many guys on internet having same problem and technical support not giving them any answer telling them "send them to us so we can check it up"..... and charging you for that..... use a 9V Altern Current.... not D.C....... do it now..... stop using a D.C. (D.C. did not damaged my unit but it just don't make it work

[@RobsFixitShop]

Great point, you need an AC adapter because it uses voltage doublers to up the voltage needed for the OP amps.

[@ricardoa5626]

@@RobsFixitShop Thanks, eventually someone may have this problem because they lost the oroginal 9V A.C. power source and wondering why is not working

[@yveskofa8943]

there is just light on the sreen

[@AlanSantos-yl9bs]

A minha liga mais não sai som

[@ElementoHostil]

💚🐯💚

[@ESzero10]

help, toda vez que vou salvar ela reinicia

[@AlanSantos-yl9bs]

O que será ?