ROLAND HAMMER WEIGHT AND CUSHION REPAIR ON A BUDGET

Lots of tips and tricks for maintaining the action on a Roland XV-88 synthesizer, plus other keyboards that use the same keyboard mechanism as the RD-500, RD-600, A90, A90EX, and many Roland HP and KR series keyboards.
Also, for the XV-88, fabricating a replacement top panel bracket, teardown and reassembly, cushion identification and replacement, keyboard top panel felt replacement, and more...
0:00 Intro
0:14 List of affected keyboards
3:05 XV-88 teardown details
8:14 Removing keys with a screwdriver
9:00 Removing keys with needlenose pliars
9:40 Removing and inserting hammers
11:48 Putting keys back on
13:28 Removing the end keys
13:40 Removing the aftertouch PCB
15:36 Removing the keyboard mainframe
18:00 Repairing hammers
24:33 Removing and replacing a cushion
33:08 Fabricating a top panel bracket
38:02 Replacing the lid felt
39:31 Summary and conclusions

[@mottsmith11]

Excellent video. Thank you!

[@JeffreyScottPetro]

Thanks, appreciate your comment.

[@karlramberg]

I've seen videos where people use baking powder with super glue. It seems really strong.

[@JeffreyScottPetro]

Agreed. That's an option and something I'm currently testing.

[@matthewgaines10]

3D printers are cheap, part strength is good, and there are free CAD programs.

[@JeffreyScottPetro]

Love 3d printing tech. It's a great way to replay hard to find cosmetic parts. Thanks for sharing.