Yamaha keyboard Repair - Easy fix for keys not working - or being full volume - piano

[@DecPlayPiano]

I've published a free video lesson at decplay.com/FREE showing the unique DecPlay method (as featured on BBC) - to help adults / seniors learn songs on piano quickly and easily - without reading music notation.

[@AlexanderWernerJr]

Last week I noticed a serious key-malfunction in my Yamaha PSR-S670 keyboard, where one E-Minor-key would automatically play the above A-key in full volume and when pressing the E-Minor-key while holding down the A-key at the same time, this A-key wouldn't give off any sound. After watching your video I had the necessary confidence and insight into the keyboard interiors (which are similar for my keyboard as well, although it's a different model) to venture into opening the instrument and cleaning everything like you did, including the contact spray treatment. And before cleaning, my dad made some soldering on a contact that looked a bit damaged. So, I wanted to give you my deepest thanks for this excellent video which made our home repair possible in the first place. It saved us all the trouble and money that would have gone into professional repairs or even a new purchase. Many friendly greetings from Leipzig, Germany.

[@julieDL6334]

I was given an old Yamaha psr-31 with dead keys f and b. It was a different lay out opening it up to clean than this demonstration, but I followed the intentions in the video, all the while berating myself for spending so much time bent over this old thing and not understanding how dust could make these keys not work for multiple octaves. I thought after all that work it had to have been another problem that I couldn't do anything about. But lo and behold, I screwed everything back together and the damn thing works now!!!! Thank you!!!

[@DecPlayPiano]

Hi Julie, thats great to hear - so glad the video was of use. I'm thinking of doing an shorter version of the video - do you think its a bit too long? thanks Declan

[@johnhurd3257]

It's just right. Don't change a thing. Thanks!

[@sidstricks]

I just fixed my yamaha with the help of your video...thanks a lot....you saved me a lot of money😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

[@GaryBoire]

Thank you very much for this video. You saved me a bundle by not having to buy a new keyboard. I had a moment of panic when I opened up my Yamaha P105 to discover the keyboard is attached very differently than yours. But the principles are the same and after a few hours of swearing, aligning and realigning screws I got it cleaned and reassembled. AND I am now happy that my Eb and A keys work again perfectly. Cheers and thanks again. PS using an electric drill/driver with an extended bit-and set at the lowest torque!-saved a lot of time.

[@ruizguevarra2482]

I have the same issue right now. My Ebs and As are working in light touches but in full volume but not working in heavy touches.. do cleaning it solves the problem? Thank you.

[@In_Set]

I just purchased a P-105 that arrived with a bunch of non-working keys. Can you describe what was different from the above video when you fixed yours? Thanks!

[@GaryBoire]

@@ruizguevarra2482 sorry for delay. I just saw this. The answer is yes. Keyboard still working perfectly!

[@GaryBoire]

@@In_Set it’s been a long while since I took it apart and I curse myself for taking only one photo. But if memory serves when I unscrewed the base and removed it the keys were attached in a different fashion. But if you stare at it long enough it makes sense and I just followed the tutorial. The one caveat I have is this: don’t scrape out the white goop inside the cavity-it’s piano key lubricant! My problem was simply years of dust and a bit of dog hair that had infiltrated the uncovered keyboard. I now cover the keyboard whenever I’m not playing. Sorry to be vague, but that’s the best I can remember.

[@In_Set]

@@GaryBoire Thanks very much! Appreciate it :)

[@asifhussain9131]

Nice sharing, well described how to fix dead keyboard keys. However the cleaning of rubber pads should also be discussed as the keys won't function if the carbons inside rubber pad are rusty. I had this problem in keyboard. I simply washed the pads with water, dried and put them back on the keyboard and my keyboard is now functioning well.

[@DecPlayPiano]

Hi Asif - thanks for sharing

[@privateislandice]

Thanks, I wondered if those pads might need some extra treatment.

[@xversacex]

Great tip! I've had problematic keys on my Behringer UMX61 for awhile. Hope to review it fully tonight.

[@asifhussain9131]

@@xversacex I will pray for your success.

[@bookerbuka6387]

Asif You are a life saver.. i had mine which was giving me such problems, washed the rubber pads with soap and water and right now its working perfectly welll

[@SimonDavies-q6f]

2 adjacent notes "dead" Cleaned as per video first time in 17/18 yrs, lots of dust and dirt removed. Weak note returned on 2 keys, then noted distortion of printed circuit board at the related section, loosened nearby screw 2 turns and slipped a short strip of zip tie under board at low point. Working perfectly, fine for another couple of decades...maybe! To be played at choir rehearsal on Saturday, first outing for a v long time! Thanks for sharing the video.

[@DecPlayPiano]

fab :)

[@stevekiley6121]

I've just watched this today, as I have the problem of some keys not working. There is no quick solution. You have to undo fifty or more screws. I missed a few, so was getting frustrated, but it was my fault. I eventually managed to get it apart, and found the piano was full of cat hairs, as expected, as the cats love to sleep on it. I am following this to the letter, as far as I can see. Will have to do all the cleaning inside, with the WD40 and the cloths, but that is better than paying £100 plus to have it repaired. This is a bit premature, as I haven't got it working yet, but it seems like the best information I have found on the Internet, so I will give the guy a thums up for this.

[@DecPlayPiano]

Thanks - yea the screws are a pain!

[@michellemonet4358]

Didya fix it?

[@Form74]

WONDERFULLY HELPFUL!! I planned to order a new keyboard when b's and f"s in all octaves stopped working. I followed your directions and now the keyboard is restored. Thank you. BTW: I substituted a microfiber cloth that came with my new glasses when I couldn't find the gloves your recommended.

[@garymckaig8546]

Was tuff getting in (models are quite different) but followed cleaning instructions and it's MIRACULOUS...feels like a whole new piano. MUCHAS GRACIAS!!

[@DecPlayPiano]

so glad you found it useful :)

[@ellen_thekindtempest]

Super helpful video! Thank you so much for explaining everything in such great detail! A few of the keys on my keyboard were dead, especially all the C keys. My keyboard is around 17 years old (unused for most of those years) and had never been cleaned inside before. Had to wash the rubber pads to get the dust off completely, but after drying them up completely and using the contact cleaner on the board, the keyboard is working flawlessly and feels brand new!! Thank you!! ❤

[@DecPlayPiano]

so glad my video was of help :)

[@zach9528]

Wow! Problem solved! 💯 My keyboard is a Yamaha PSR-E373 and it had this problem where the D and G# keys on each octave either played in full touch response volume or had no sound at all. We were supposed to have it sent to repair, but I tried to look up for a solution online first. I saw this, followed the steps, and cleaned the heck out of it (it was filled with webs and small spiders 😅), and finally reassembled it and tested it.. and it works! Thanks so much! It sure saved us some extra money! 😁

[@michellemonet4358]

Wow. Small spiders??? So you fixed it? I also have a yamaha 373. Just one key is not working. What did you do?

[@danmatthews7326]

The A and D# keys on my Yamaha DGX 203 suddenly stopped working. Found this video and had it working in less than 1 1/2 hours! Thanks a bunch for the video.

[@DecPlayPiano]

hi Dan glad it worked for you - thanks for the feedback

[@MyCatIsAMaineCoon]

I used your video to help me fix a key on my Roland e-28. Different construction but I figured it out. Very tedious as I had to l lift out every single key separately. But it's now fixed and I'm happy 😊 Thanks

[@DecPlayPiano]

Glad my video was useful

[@craigberryman]

Outstanding! I had a duff Ab3 for months and now its ALIVE! Thanks so much.

[@DecPlayPiano]

Hi Craig - so glad my video helped :) regards Declan

[@hippoball1]

i watched this video and cleaned my used Elegance JC-6188 keyboard that i just purchased on marketplace. It was making noise and had a dead "G" key and was kind of loud when i played, but even though you have a different brand -- your video helped --it works now!! Kudos to you. Thanks

[@coolsoundsoftom4090]

Thank You for this! I took my wife's Yamaha Keyboard apart and did the process, different model but close enough. Worked well. She said the notes sound more clear now.

[@DecPlayPiano]

great - glad it helped :)

[@chriscastellon6970]

BRAVISSIMO! I had an F# key that would not sound, or would sound only at full volume, I followed this video and VOILA, FIXED! I dare say that once cleaned properly ALL the keys sounded better, this maybe a routine maintenance if you have pets or you rehearsal space is prone to dust and dander. Thank you!

[@DecPlayPiano]

thanks for your feedback - so glad my video was of help to you :)

[@chriscastellon6970]

@@DecPlayPiano thank you for sharing! I have an older casio that I am goin to try and fix next!

[@omkardabir8755]

Thanks a lot, dude! I was scared when a certain key on my keyboard started behaving abnormally...the key sometimes was unresponsive and sometimes would produce a loud sound unexpectedly... I thought it might be some circuit board problem and I might have to replace it...which could've cost me a lot of time and money...but tried the same method in the video and now my keyboard is as good as a new one!

[@declancosgrove]

thanks for your feedback - so glad it helped :)

[@itsswap22]

did you use a contact cleaner? or you just cleaned it normally?

[@groovermctoober4508]

Very good video and well-explained. I was a bit wary, but now I have full confidence that I can repair the loud key on my P125! Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience with others.

[@DecPlayPiano]

thanks for the feedback - much appreciated

[@TriggaTreDay]

I just bought the P125 last month. For some reason, It doesn't quite sound as loud as the one did at the store and I am so confused as to way. Something told me to open it up at the store to try and make sure mines had the same settings as the one I was playing that convinced me of buying this one. the highest key has such a faint sound, I have maxed out the volume on all fronts as much as possible. I feel like I may have been sold a manufacturers dud from guitar center. Do you have any advice?

[@groovermctoober4508]

@@TriggaTreDay Sorry, no I don't.

[@calmsoundsofnaturepiano9236]

I had a few keys that stopped working. I used a hair dryer to blow dust out through keys, and all vents. No need to open the piano or unscrew anything. Works fine now! 😂

[@DecPlayPiano]

great feedback thanks

[@LouTheVI]

Thanks for this comment. None of my c or f# keys were working on my Yamaha keyboard. A hairdryer on cold setting fixed all my issues in less than 5 minutes! Saved me hundreds of dollars!!!

[@crazykyla]

Thank you for the video! You rule!

[@DecPlayPiano]

thanks 😀

[@sarahcorrigan561]

It worked!! Fixed my a and eb keys

[@DecPlayPiano]

Glad to hear it worked for you :)

[@thebetterharry]

Thank you for the video. Today I learned how to repair my keyboard by myself. Worked liked a charme.

[@DecPlayPiano]

glad it worked for you - thanks for sharing your feedback

[@kennethkelley2895]

I was about to sens a 'donated' 88 note digital yamaha to the dump I will do this and rescue and pass on to someone who cannot afford one for their very talents daughter. . Your video has many ripple effects. Thank you and God bless you. .

[@patmol5835]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! It was GREAT help for my P-45 piano Yamaha.Your videos are very clear and helpful.It is very nice that you think of helping other people!🙂🙂🙂

[@DecPlayPiano]

You are very welcome - I learn a lot from videos other people have posted, so it is a pleasure to return the favour :) P45's are great - hope it is giving you lots of fun!

[@nancydeluta3821]

My P-45 is not functioning at all. The power button is just blinking. Is this problem same as yours? What did you do?

[@vigneshmrp]

@@nancydeluta3821 same problem. What is the solution? Pls advice

[@PapaDobson]

Got it sorted thanks, 2 things I did was wipe the contact strip with 93% alcohol and tried to push the connections in. I don’t know which one worked but it’s playing ok now.

[@DecPlayPiano]

great - glad it is sorted - thanks for sharing how you did it

[@alanberilo]

Thanks man. You helped me a lot. I had to search for other videos too, because my keyboard is a Yamaha PSR 550. The steps to open it changed a bit. I also made a dry cleaning only, with cotton swabs. But, your video put me on the right track. Best regards.

[@rtrind]

I have a Yamaha P115B with the same issue (on D and Ab on the last 2 octaves). The disassembly does not match your video, since to reach the keys you have to disassemble another layer but the solution works nevertheless. Just cleaning the contacts and the rubber did the trick! Thanks!

[@DecPlayPiano]

Hi Ricardo - glad to hear it :)

[@sujithkv82]

Hey Buddy.. I have the same problem.. P115B and last two octaves D and Ab !!!! But a bit worried if i would mess it up after disassembling.. :( how did you really clean the contact did you use any contact cleaner spray like indicated in this video ?

[@rtrind]

@@sujithkv82 Hey man. I won't lie to you, I was afraid more than one time of breaking something while doing the repair myself, so I won't blind say for you to just do it. It's not hard, but it's not a walk in the park if you never done it before, specially since its harder than the model in this video. I found the P115B service manual first at elektrotanya.com/yamaha_p-115b_p-115wh_p-45b.pdf/download.html#dl, this was essential. I followed its instructions, looking at the video in the similar parts just to make sure it was similar enough but there are a lot of differences. First, its easier to leave the keyboard upside down and lift it when removing the lower cover, differently from the video, because the keys wont be exposed yet (see the picture in the manual). Take the same care in lifting the proper side to avoid detaching or breaking the flat cables which connect the 2 sides. Then you have an extra step compared to the video, more screws to access the keys (section A-6 from the manual). Then you can lift it up. It has an specific angle for it to move out (careful, its heavy), and then you can place it carefully on the lower assembly (the other part you removed before). Now you will be in a similar state as the video and can do more or less the same steps from there. Yes, I used a contact cleaner just like in the video, cleaned up with a soft cloth (a lot of dust came out of the contacts) and just on the side with problems (last 2 octaves and the last C, which needs to be removed before its possible to remove the rest). I let it dry for a couple of minutes before reassembling. When reassembling, make sure the keyboard is snugly fit on the position, otherwise only when doing the last step you will see the case wont close. You will know something is not right if the bars below the keys become stuck for any reason. Lift it up and reposition again. I am talking by memory here, so don't blindly trust me, there is a risk of breaking your equipment so make sure you are accepting this before trying. Otherwise, breathe, take it slow and good luck!

[@sujithkv82]

@@rtrind very elaborate bro!! Thanks a lot..

[@sujithkv82]

@DecPlayPiano, @Ricardo Trindade, thanks a bunch .. At least for now, it did work for me too.. :) I am still wondering how come it affected only for D and Ab for multiple octaves!!! that too for me and @Ricardo.. The contact not clean should typically affect all keys the same way... So, I am a bit worried if some more issues are hidden.. Will observe for couple of months and update.. Thanks again.

[@privateislandice]

Excellent tutorial. I have an older keyboard that's been in storage for a few years, and several keys arent working. I was thinking about buying a new one, but this video makes it look fairly easy to fix it, so I'll at least give it a try.

[@kingsums0163]

Has it worked? I have the same situation

[@void3824]

How’d it go?

[@Acid_Punch]

I dislike these these comments that don’t leave closure

[@sindollface]

Thank u for actually showing every step. For us that think about attempting something for the 1st time it helps.The Yamaha YPG 235 had screws hidden where the batteries go. Couldn’t figure why cover wouldn’t open lol .. thank you for ur help

[@declancosgrove]

Hi Cindy - thanks for your feedback - glad the video was of help to you.

[@Junawhat]

Bro this method fixed my keyboard. Hope you're doing well, thanks for the content.

[@DecPlayPiano]

Glad it worked for you 😊

[@namayanjapeninah4933]

Thanks bro you saved my piano

[@DecPlayPiano]

Here's a tip from Katrina Zawawi - @DecPlayPiano Hi Dec, thanks for keeping in touch. Given that it seemed, bizarrely, to only be working properly from about 2.35pm onwards, it occurred to me that, as we live in a small bedsit with winter washing, cooking and a high degree of humidity, it might just be condensation (although why this has only started to be a problem now I'm not sure, we've been here over a year and it was just as damp last year). Anyway, this morning my boyfriend got out a hairdryer and applied it up and down the keys, particularly the hinge-ends over where the circuits are, and after 3 minutes or so switched the keyboard on again and... hey presto, it was fine! So if anyone is having probs that can't be solved by an interior clean, it's maybe worth asking what conditions they live in, and just try running a hairdryer over the key-tops for about 3 minutes. NB we had already tried leaving the dust cover on all night, but that made no difference. Hope this might be of use.

[@DyzioTheDreamer]

I am truly getting annoyed and angry with my P-45. Cleaning everything the first few times was kinda fun. One enjoys being able to repair stuff themselves. And I was very thorough with my work. I put the rubber elements in lukewarm water and soap, the carefully dried them. I also wiped the surfaces on the circuit board not just with wet cloth but with a cloth dipped in hydrogen peroxide just in case the problem had been caused by some form of fungi. The keyboard worked like new for a few months after that, then a key which I had no problems with before, started acting up - maximum loudness, then silence and so on. I believe the technology used is just not right. Anyway unwilling to unscrew the 50 plus screws I looked for solutions in Internet again and noticed your post. After blowing the hairdryer at the silent key, the key woke up - well sort of. That suggests that you might be on to something. Still I am hoping to eventually stumble upon a more permanent solution. Thanks and regards

[@DecPlayPiano]

Great tip - thanks

[@paulromsky9527]

Nice video. At 15:31 Also clean the Carbon Impregnated Rubber contacts inside those gray rubber overlays. Pollution in the air causes a thin glaze on them over time. You may have to lightly roughen up the surface with 200 grit sandpaper (that is 200 grains per inch in US sandpaper, I am not sure how sandpaper is designated in other parts of the world), and then clean again. If you find a rubber contact that is deformed, cracked, and simply not like the rest, you can replace the Grey Overlay or replace the Carbon Rubber contact with one from an old remote control and the like. Never throw away an old remote. Those carbon/rubber contacts are hard to find as nobody knows exactly what they are called.

[@Valluvan06]

Thanks for the tutorial, It helped me solving one of the keys to work

[@DecPlayPiano]

great - glad to hear it helped :)

[@שוורץאפרים]

Can confirm this fixed me dead keys of Mi, and Si (bemol) [all of them, on the entire keyboard] on Yamaha psr 295. As in the video all I did was open, disAssembl all keys - clean, and reAssembe. must note that one DO started being in full volume after reassemble it back...probably I'll need to open and reset the rubber there correctly. Thanks!

[@DecPlayPiano]

thats great thanks for the feedback

[@paulromsky9527]

At 12:09 to your viewers. He said "Contact Cleaner" and then mentioned the WD-40 brand but he did not give you a good closeup of the can. DO NOT USE actual WD-40 (it will leave a non-conductive non-water soluable film on the contacts), you MUST use contact cleaner as he said. I just wanted to be sure your viewers picked up on that.

[@suehedges]

Good to know that there is a possible fix for this. I haven’t had this problem yet, but in case I do I know that there is a possible solution. Thanks for the upload. I’ve got the MP 32.

[@DecPlayPiano]

thanks for the feedback - the NP32 is a great keyboard - I hope you won't need to clean under the keys for a long time :)

[@jimcricket5412]

thank-you for this video, got my key issue fixed today.

[@DecPlayPiano]

so glad it was of help to you. 😀

[@standardissue69]

I hope my Yamaha DJX is set up the same way inside. My "Main Voice" key is stuck and it hampers functions. I use this Yamaha to record a lot. Contrary to it's "toy-ish" look, this keyboard is a monster in functionality. I plan on buying another before you can't even find one. I will repost after the cleaning attempt. Usually when I take things apart they go back together in worse shape or incomplete with missing parts. Great video and love the British accent. (If you're not from Britain please don't be offended.) :). Thanks for posting.

[@johneverton5342]

Worked perfectly. I had every D and A flat not working . All fixed for the cost of some contact cleaning spray Than you

[@DecPlayPiano]

Hi john - thanks for your feedback - glad it fixed your keyboard.

[@ayinstrumentals7731]

Strange, every B flat and and E were suddenly not touch sensitivity for me.

[@rainlordmanlapaz965]

Good day, can i ask if you clean every D and Ab keys? thanks in advance.

[@johneverton5342]

@@rainlordmanlapaz965 hi Rainlord I cleaned the whole length . Once it’s in bits , the cleaning is easy Regards John Everton

[@rainlordmanlapaz965]

@@johneverton5342 Thanks for your help John. Hoping i can fix my keyboard now. Much appreciated

[@DecPlayPiano]

Thanks for the tip - definitely worth trying

[@DecPlayPiano]

thanks for your feedback - much appreciated 😀

[@Covertelevision]

And then they say they don´t know what to do during pandemic lockdown....For DecPlayPiano...it takes 26 minutes... for us A full hour ¡loved this tutorial! Thanks for sharing it. 💋👍

[@theinlwin7065]

Very good and very helpful video. Thanks for your sharing.

[@someonerandom2649]

thank you for posting this useful video have to fix my daughters yamaha she was sad thinking we had to by a new one and money is tight

[@DecPlayPiano]

glad to be of help - let me know how you get on

[@pieroachique3202]

Just wonderful, I've been looking for "how do i change from octave to ableton keyboard?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Penaycer Rudimentary Preponderance - (just google it ) ? It is a good exclusive product for discovering how to play the piano easily without the headache. Ive heard some amazing things about it and my neighbour got excellent results with it.

[@pastorabatoni6785]

I saved my lovely piano thanks

[@DecPlayPiano]

great to hear it helped :)

[@rogerwilliams4428]

the upper octive on my dgx-500 has shifted in sound down 2 notes. Can that be fixed. otherwise the keyboard plays just fine.

[@DecPlayPiano]

sorry - I don't know the answer to that

[@edwardshaw9743]

Thank you!!! My gig bag has been disintegrating and leaving little nylon fibers everywhere. Shortly after throwing it away, I developed a problem with my A and Eb. Since they're a tritone pair and the problem went beyond one octave, I thought it might be corrupted firmware or a failing sound card. But I also suspected dust. I'm seeing that my cleaning didn't go deeply enough (I didn't remove the keys). I'm going in for the rest. And given all the nylon fibers my old bag was shedding, I suspect there's even more to clean.

[@axedoc2010]

Thank you very much for this! My daughter dropped milk into some keys of a Yamaha E463 and this helped me fix the dead keys.

[@DecPlayPiano]

glad it helped - thanks for the feedback :)

[@GH-iw5ew]

Thanks for the great professional cleaning procedure for those contacts !!!👏

[@DecPlayPiano]

yes - they are great keyboards for portability - but I now have 4 that have dead keys - I wonder if it's a fault with the wiring / circuit board - if anyone from Yamaha is reading - can you let us know how to do a more permanent fix than cleaning the contacts? ??

[@GH-iw5ew]

​ @DecPlayPiano That sucks, sorry to hear about dead keys. Wonder if the contact cleaner ? I know it is not supposed to and I have used it many times but you never know. Thanks again

[@geu6270]

@@DecPlayPiano Hi, I have a great solution! Never buy another Yama DP. I learned my lesson and went to Kawai DPs. I am about to go thru the cleaning procedure again for my 3 Yama keyboards so I can put them on Ebay and get them the hell out of here. Btw, love the action of the Kawai's medium $ kawai es920 etc. has a good action. But their GREAT Hybrid actions start at the level of the Ca49 GFC (Grand Feel Compact Hybrid Action) and up . I just bought 2 of those for my 2 different homes because of the action that (finally) feels a DP that really does feel like an acoustic. Anyway, the dead key problems seem to be less prevalent Kawai's than the epidemic ones in the Yamas. For instance my Kawai ES8 went about 5 years without any dead keys vs an average of 2-3 years for the Yamas'.

[@AlejandroNemo]

thanks, cleaned keys on my yamaha. one key was buggy, not consistent. hope it will work better

[@themannydanny]

Amazing video! Thank you for making this so easy to follow!

[@DecPlayPiano]

cheers Danny You are so welcome!

[@فائزهطاهریان-ن1ث]

For some time now, when I touch the body (except for the wooden part) or when I hit the keys a little hard, my piano makes a sound like a marble. This issue gets worse when I hold the pedal and play music.(I tried even when the piano is turned off and there is no electric current in it, it still makes this sound). What is the problem? My piano model is clp725

[@TrueShotVR]

Thank you so much. You saved my keyboard

[@ufoman4468]

Very helpful video, Thanks for posting . Will try this on my Yamaha E403

[@soumyadgp]

Hello did this work on your e403

[@kostaschousianiths6076]

Thank you so much. You saved me a lot of money...

[@DecPlayPiano]

glad you found it useful

[@jptourigny222]

Great video. Can you please identify the contact cleaner you used and whether it is a deoxit type of cleaner. Many thanks.

[@DecPlayPiano]

It is WD-40 contact cleaner - not sure about ‘deoxit’

[@konikacariapa3289]

Hi! I have a yamaha clp860 and an octave of keys has just jammed. technician came and said the plastic part that holds all the keys is broken and it would necessitate a keyboard replacement costing about $1000 ! :( ...have you ever faced such an issue- any thoughts / ideas welcome! THX

[@DecPlayPiano]

Hi Konica - I'm not familiar with the clp860 keyboard - but I would recommend trying to find a replacement part before changing the entire keyboard. You could try contacting Yamaha or try ebay. Another idea would be to see if the broken plastic part could be repaired. Good luck :)

[@konikacariapa3289]

@@DecPlayPiano -Ok Thanks very much for your response. I will try that. THX

[@tynes13s1]

Thanks for the Very thorough demonstration.

[@petersr76]

Wow ! You fixed it real good ❤❤❤❤

[@sideefxtv]

Thank you for this tutorial. I clean my piaggero, and it was fine for few days. Than it stoped play those two notes per octave. I think that I clened circuit well, but my rubber strips were a bit dusty. Could you advice how to clean rubber strips? Can I wash them with dish cleaner in warm water? Thanks

[@DecPlayPiano]

the most important part of the rubber, is the metal contacts beneath the rubber - I've never washed mine and I would be cautious about damaging the metal contacts. My advice would be to vacum clean the dust off the rubber (both sides) and then using a small bit of contact cleaner on the contacts - making sure not to touch them with anything that might leave any debris behind (eg don't use tissue paper or cloth that leaves lint behind).

[@sideefxtv]

@@DecPlayPiano thanks for fast reply. Thats what I thought So. As its rubber it is a bit sticky.. I was not able to get rid of dust of it. But as it seems that once problem occures middle octave cuts off notes on higher octaves.. I swiched highest full octave rubber with middle. It seems to working. for now.. Thanks again.

[@Cyber-ep2tu]

A few of my keys stopped making sound so to fix them I did the following: 1) Made sure all the connections were plugged in right. 2) blew high pressure air with one of those portable car detail vacuums all over focusing on the keys, the rubber parts that press on the circuit board and on the circuit board for the keys itself. 3) cleaned the circuit board for the keys with 91% rubbing alcohol 4)installed the rubber parts that make contact with the keys and keyboard circuit board. Making sure the rubber is inserted all the way into the board 5) quickly vacuumed again. I did all this after some keys stopped working and rubbing the contact parts with a pencil. Only one key still didn't work but that key has not been working since the day of purchase (it was bought used).

[@DecPlayPiano]

Great detail - thanks for sharing

[@PapaDobson]

Thanks so much for such a great video

[@DecPlayPiano]

thanks for you feedback - much appreciated :)

[@chrislangton6446]

Thanks so much. Very kind!!

[@jahoseo2444]

It works! Thank you very much!

[@DecPlayPiano]

glad to hear it helped - thanks for the feedback :)

[@KundaliniWithKatrina]

Thank you so much for posting such an informative video. Unfortunately, after following this advice to the letter and reassembling the keyboard, it appears to be no better off (although we tested like recommended just after putting the keys back on) and it seemed to work fine then. Overnight it seems to have gone back to where it was. The same keys not working. Any suggestions? Thank you for your time

[@DecPlayPiano]

one idea would be to test the keys at various stages, to try to identify at what point they go off - eg were they working after you fully assembled the keyboard or did they cease working when you put the screws in. It could be screwing the case on is causing some movement on wires or circuitboards that might have a damaged connector - so if the problem isn't dirt under the contacts, doing this might help to find the problem. Another thing to make sure the rubber contact pads are clean inside and to move the rubber pads around so they sit on different keys and see if this changes which keys have a problem.

[@KundaliniWithKatrina]

@@DecPlayPiano Hi, thank you for the extra information. Unfortunately, we have tried your recommendations over and over, and it appears that all the C# and all the G's are prone to not sounding/full volume. This happens with the case closed or opened. Any further thoughts?

[@DecPlayPiano]

Hi Katrina - I'm not sure what else to suggest, other than to try a keyboard technician.

[@KundaliniWithKatrina]

@@DecPlayPiano Thank you so much for your help. Both my partner and I are much more aware about the nature of taking a keyboard apart and putting it back together. We can do that really well, lol. But yes, I think it might need the help of a keyboard technician. We're going to speak to someone soon. Thank you again. Your video has been very helpful, even though our case is different.

[@DecPlayPiano]

@@KundaliniWithKatrina thanks for your feedback. Let me know how you get on and if you find the solution so I can share this to help others. Good luck. regards Declan

[@paulromsky9527]

At 13:02 it is best to wipe with a linen lint free cloth. Cotton, gloves or otherwise, can leave traces of cotton fibers behind and that is not desirable. Also, when wiping, just don't slide the cloth along - that just smears the debries around. Use the "rolling wipe" technique. That is where you roll the wipe up (away) and ahead as you wipe so fresh clean cloth is always making contact as you wipe the whole length. This is the best method to clean these carbon trace overlays.

[@DecPlayPiano]

I just saw a video that said instead of using contact cleaner, use just water or rub a no. 2 pencil on the contact points, to deposit graphite on them (and presumably improve the electrical connection)

[@DecPlayPiano]

I'm no expert, but I've heard that too - it makes logic sense - anyone got any experience of using water or pencil graphite to fix non playing keys?

[@hopekaiza7500]

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[@radanvasulin7921]

Interesting - I wonder how long it lasts. Imho the problems will come sooner from the rubber pads, before the contact board. Guessing though.

[@audunjemtland8287]

Amazing video!!! Thanks for sharing. I have a Yamaha PSR 550. And my floppy disk is stuck, rubber buttons don't respond, and sound get this disturbed line distortion thing, Any idea how to fix those? Everything seems intact to begin with.

[@DecPlayPiano]

I don't know about floppy disk or distortion issues unfortunately

[@audunjemtland8287]

@@DecPlayPiano Thanks for an answer regardless. ^^

[@1683clifton]

so we're not doing the crappy pecil trick to fix the keys, and just cleaning them with some deoxit? nice. do you suggest the same for the underside of the rubber bits as well?

[@ziaahmad8738]

I opened my keyboard cleaned it and all but my issue is still there. my all A & D# keys are not working, they work sometimes but then they stop working suddenly. I tried to press the rubber bands without my keys and those notes seemed to be working fine. I think the issue could be with all of the keys or rubber bands idk . Can you share any insights?

[@DecPlayPiano]

if cleaning doesn't work, then it could be faulty connection on the circuitboard - which unfortunately I can't help with.

[@ziaahmad8738]

@@DecPlayPiano I would like to add that it used to work fine. I started learning again after not using piano for 3-4 months and encountered this issue. Just wanted to add this so maybe it would give you a better idea of the situation and you can help diagnose it. Anyways, thank you for the video and help.

[@bounsousihavong3104]

Hi, I got a Yamaha psr-520 some key not working I don't know how to fix it , please help me, Thanks

[@DecPlayPiano]

Hi - all I can suggest is that you follow the steps in the video and see if that fixes the problem - if not, then it might need a keyboard repair technician to look at it.

[@colelumb140]

Thank you! You’re a lifesaver.

[@radanvasulin7921]

I have a problem with a single C key: it plays fine several repeat notes, then the volume jumps up, and then it is silent for a few presses - and again. I found that on the rubber contact part, the conductive paint wore off (and the contact board was dirty from it). I plan on experimenting with salvaging some contact material from older digital stuff (rubber computer keboards? remote controls?), havent tried yet. I am not sure if resistance of the material matters (for yamaha key control board). Graphite could work too - but it will also stick onto the borad, I doubt it would last long.

[@vigneshmrp]

The power button is continously blinking and no sound. What might be the reason? Pls advice 🙏

[@DecPlayPiano]

Hi - sorry I can't help with this - sounds like a job for a keyboard technician.

[@vigneshmrp]

@@DecPlayPiano ok no worries. Thanks

[@TVSCDN]

❤️🙏😀 very useful n helpful 🙏👍 thanks 🙏😀

[@AcidikOmukukunavu]

Hello Dec, thanx for the video, Qn: what is it that you are spraying (yellow bottle) to the plate?

[@DecPlayPiano]

It’s contact cleaner

[@AcidikOmukukunavu]

@@DecPlayPiano thank you so much

[@musicwithfrancis]

What's the spray used to clean the board

[@DecPlayPiano]

I used contact cleaner - made by WD (like WD40 but 'contact cleaner' NOT their standard oil product)

[@rogersbonettmb]

What is the more common reason for this keyboard to stop working?

[@DecPlayPiano]

it's usually dirt and dust on the contacts under the keys that causes the problem

[@rogersbonettmb]

@@DecPlayPiano thanks a lot

[@amadeokusch]

I dont think you should be using a air blower to clean the keyboard because the static can kill the electronics. that's why we dont use normal blowers to clean PCs. just use alcohol

[@DecPlayPiano]

Thanks for your feedback - i’m not aware of having had any problems with static so far - but I’m not an electronics expert and I’m open to suggestions. How do you think it is best to get rid of dust and fluff - would you use an alcohol swab?

[@PapaDobson]

Hi again, I’ve followed your instructions which made it very easy to do but it hasn’t solved the problem. All of my C and F# keys have no sound, any ideas ???

[@DecPlayPiano]

glad to hear you have now sorted this with alcohol cleaner and pushing in the connectors

[@amazingvoices7890]

Hey hey hey hey. Jus sharing how I fixed this problem. All of my C and F# Keys have no sound in my Yamaha P115. What I did, I used a blower that strong enough (Literally strong air) and I pressed each keys for seconds to dry it, because the cold temp is the problem. When I turned the power on again, it's working again. 😍😍😍😍😍 I got this idea from the comment section in other video. But this vid would help as well if your keyboard have dusts inside. I hope it will solve your problem.

[@DecPlayPiano]

Thanks for sharing your solutions. I try to vacuum first to see if that fixes it but blowing air can also this lodge any dust and debris that is affecting the contacts. The only risk with blowing air is that he could move the dust and debris on to other contacts, causing a problem somewhere else, but if all else fails, then this is worth trying.

[@PapaDobson]

Actually I didn’t fix it to start with, i took it apart four times and had a few more problems. Eventually I was giving up, I was still trying to use the keyboard to keek up a bit of practice and the suddenly it fixed itself. I have no Idea what the problem was but perseverance seems to help

[@douglaspayne5029]

General question, I bought a Yamaha P35B , the headphone jack doesn't work. Any thoughts on that? Where can a new jack be purchased, and do you recommend replacing it myself. I requires soldering .

[@DecPlayPiano]

hi douglas - sorry I don't know about fixing headphone sockets

[@davibertolli1297]

Hi! First of all, thanks for the video. I have an issue with my P125 Yamaha and I would like to know if anyone know how to fix it: When I hold any C key and after that press the imediate previous B key, that B doesnt sound at all. Simultaneously or separatly they sound like a charm, but as described they dont. Thanks for any assistance!

[@KrishaangChaubey]

Hey! Please reply , Can i Simply Soke those rubbery , grey strip on the green circuit underneath the Keys With Water?10:28

[@DecPlayPiano]

I’m not sure - as they contain an electrical contact, I personally wouldn’t use water on them - compressed air might be better or Circuit board cleaner

[@DaRealPianist]

I have a casio keyboard and I've tried a few fixes but it seems to not be the contact itself or the silicon pad. The keys are only loud when playing multiple keys alongside them, such as chords. This is really annoying and I was hoping you would have the answer! Thank you!

[@pianoforguitarists]

sorry - I'm not sure what that could be

[@ana.claragontijo]

Hello, I'm from Brazil I tried this on my Yamaha P95, but I forgot the order of the keybed. There are some numbers write on the top of the pieces. Do you know if I had put them in wrong position it will work as normal? (I hope write right,I speak Portuguese). Thanks for answering

[@DecPlayPiano]

I think they should work ok as long as they fit correctly - the end ones are usually different sizes - I recommend placing them in ascending order and test if they are working ok before you reassemble the case.

[@ana.claragontijo]

@@DecPlayPiano I really appreciate that! Thanks for answering

[@1683clifton]

@9:50 the sound the rubbber nakes that woodgie noise when you pull them up! 😙

[@alexfonua]

I'm going to try this. I have a DGX220 and all my E keys are out. 😢

[@senovung3012]

Thank you so much it worked well for me

[@DecPlayPiano]

thanks for the feedback

[@lazyoldmanathome7699]

Some more tips. So on my keyboard, 3 keys went dead. Cleaning the landing pads and swapping the rubber membrane did not cure the problem. Looking at the circuit board, I noted that keys are wired in groups. Although the three keys were not next to each other, they were in fact part of a group. So I traced the fault to a break in the PCB track. I fixed this with a bit of soldering and the dead keys are now alive! However, all three now play louder than any others. This cannot be due to their membranes, as it is not common to all three keys. So I have more work to do!

[@DecPlayPiano]

Thanks for the tips :)

[@miguelurrea7693]

I wonder if the 3 keys play louder because of the change in connection via your soldering. Less resistance then the other keys maybe?

[@livvy2355]

I have a yamaha portatone electronic keyboard psr 273 and i dont see a tab on the keys to pull them out so i can't clean them.. how do i solve this problem?

[@garyandrews746]

If you have powering on problems and you have eliminated all other problems and are left with internal work inside the piano (only for battery and mains powered units) then ensure you start with troubleshooting the mains power first to the DC input to the main-board. This is as if you have batteries inside the unit you will not know what is powering the piano weather this is mains or battery. If you have powering on problems then you may need to address the battery side AND the mains power to the board. This is so that you will not have to go inside the internals twice. Cover both the battery power AND Mains power too the board and also test the power switch whilst inside. Best bet is too leave the batteries out first and test DC mains input to board first and if this can be fixed good, thoroughly test mains power to unit then proceed. Next then insert batteries to test this power input to the board. Once this is confirmed take out batteries retest with mains, then insert batteries and test, test, test. If you only reconcile the battery side then these will run down fast and your power problems will continue.

[@veetaylah0212]

Hi @DecPlayPiano would this work for a digital keyboard that had water seep in and stopped the keys from working?

[@DecPlayPiano]

I Don't think so as my video is designed to show how to remove dust and dirt which stop the keys working properly. Water damage is a different problem. I definitely wouldn't turn on the keyboard until it has totally dried out. If the water evaporates without causing damage then you might be ok - if not, then I would recommend taking it to a keyboard repair technician.

[@bentums]

I have a YPP50 keyboard, presumably the predecessor to the YPT series. Do you know if the internals would be similar to your video?

[@DecPlayPiano]

Hi Alan, I think it might be a different type of mechanism, but the principle of removing the dust should have similar benefits

[@uniquestudio8643]

Please where do i get the contact cleaner.

[@DecPlayPiano]

I buy the WD40 contact cleaner online from Amazon

[@joshuapilley1331]

Would this explain why all the keys work except for F# and C? It's only those 2 notes but on every octave

[@DecPlayPiano]

This is the type of fault that can often be fixed by cleaning the keys as shown in the video

[@joshuapilley1331]

@@DecPlayPiano like the actual keys, the white and black pieces that you push with your fingers? That's the only thing I haven't done. I'm about to try it again.

[@leoluiten3709]

Hi I have an issue with my npv80. When I turn on the power, everything works but after playing some time, suddenly the left sound (left speaker or left output with the jack to amplifier) is gone. After repowering the keyboard it works again but after a while it simply quites again the "left sided", sound. I have already did a factory reset but that didn't resolved it. Do you have any idea what can be the cause? The keyboard is about 6 to 7 years old and I am doubting to buy another one. Is it still worthy to repair it. I hope you can give me some advice. Warm regards, Leo Luiten, Almere, The Netherlands

[@DecPlayPiano]

Hi Leo - sorry I don't know what that might be - if the wires to the speaker are not loose then I would recommend taking it to a keyboard repair technician

[@nallosyroldg.8331]

Is this effective to all yamaha keyboards?

[@DecPlayPiano]

it works with most Yamaha keyboards (non-weighted)

[@juandejesusmendez1412]

Hi good night, nice sharing, please can you give a recomendation I´ve a Yamaha Digital Piano P-95B only the last Octave not sound, almost all keys works, the last octave have only 6 keys with not sound, please can you recomend me another thing to do. I cleaned all the electronic board and check the continuity in all buses. Or can you please share the schematic diagram. Thanks god bless you.

[@DecPlayPiano]

Hi sorry I don’t have technical knowledge- I only can share the info about how I clean the dust from keyboards