FINAL UPDATE:
I managed to fix it, simply got a replacement usb port and soldered it on.
Works like new.
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So last night I'm doing a set in my living room and somehow my VCI-100 slips off the table and lands on the floor, usb connector first. (there was some alcohol involved). Since this happened it's stopped working.
I waited till today to open it (didn't want to do any more harm in my drunken state) and it looks like some of the connections from the usb connector to the board are broken. The power light lights up but the midi doesn't work and the lights on the buttons don't turn on when I plug it in.
Am I fucked or do you think a pro might be able to fix it?
if not, do you know of any place that sells replacement boards?
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Here're photos of the damage:
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10-18-2009, 02:16 PM #1Tech Convert
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Accidentally Broke VCI-100 USB Connector
Last edited by aptiva; 12-07-2009 at 06:18 AM. Reason: Fixed controller
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10-18-2009, 02:33 PM #2Tech Wizard
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if its less than a year old and you live in the uk, simply send it back and say it stopped working, but other than that im not sure... good luck matey
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10-18-2009, 02:39 PM #3Tech Guru
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After loosing a laptop in a houseparty/wine related incident, that's why I now insure my gear. It's not much and it does buy peace of mind
Hope you manage to fix it chapTraktor Scratch Pro 2/Serato SL1/Ecler NUO 3.0/VCI 100 SE/2 x Technics 1210 Mk2/Sennheiser HD25 II/Novation Dicers
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10-18-2009, 03:11 PM #4Tech Mentor
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Get some pic's of the internals up mate, can you see any connections that are broke?
Cutta
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10-18-2009, 03:26 PM #5Tech Mentor
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if the pcb is broken you can try to solder wires to the circuit on the pcb and connect it to the usb.If the pins are broken you can just remove the pins and put on a new usb connector. I dont know anyone that sells replacement boards for the vci. It would be a pain anyways since you would have to swap everything over.
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10-19-2009, 04:51 PM #6Tech Mentor
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Like they said if you get pics we might be able to help. I know a few spots to buy a new usb connector to solder to the board if its the type I am thinking. (if the connector is broke)
It shouldnt be to hard to find someone that has pcb board soldering experence so unless the main board is broke you should be ok. I would be glad to help if you are near my location.
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10-20-2009, 12:56 AM #7
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What he said, take pics of the damage and we will tell you what you can do to hopefully fix it
Originally Posted by CuttaBoi
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10-20-2009, 01:49 PM #8Tech Convert
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Sorry for the delay! But here's photos of the pcb. Please let me know if you think it's salvageable (or not ;~; )
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10-20-2009, 02:03 PM #9Tech Mentor
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From the looks of it, the usb connection has snapped (can't fully make it out though :/ ). Originally Posted by aptiva
Can you get any more pics closer up on the usb connection & also the underside of the pcb. I would think this can probably be fixed with abit of soldering though mate.
Cutta
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10-20-2009, 08:55 PM #10Tech Mentor
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connector look salvageable but if a pin is broken this is a new one that should be the right one
http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/pro...roducts_id=139
a tv repair shop might be a option if your afraid to solder it
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