Fix broken TD-12 Kit , broken mount & limping screen

[only4vdrum]

Hello guys

Now I finally got an used TD-12 kit I had been expecting for decade at dirt-cheap price.

But it was in a very poor condition with broken mounts and limping screen.


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All right, let's fix it DIY.


At first, I thought it's easy to take the screen out from the front. I got fooled.
You could try the same way to have fun.


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There is no getting away to strip her from the bottom piece by piece.


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She also gets buttons on both sides. Take them off gently, please.


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Remove all inside connectors carefully.


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FFC (Flex Flat Cable) are very delicate. deassemble them with nothing but skill.


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Now you can see the target, screen module.


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Replace all suspect capacitors. All 4 capacitors cost only TWD 20 (= USD 0.6)



Warning: It's super hard to replace capacitors. Find a skillful technician for help.



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Testing .........

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Screen got back alive.


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Fixed mount, nothing big, it works.


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All above is only for TWD 40 (= USD 1.6 )

[Cheddies]

I love that you managed to fix the screen rather than just replace it. Also, cable ties can fix anything that duct tape cannot!