Pioneer controller parts are boxed off. Help needed urgent

Hi, this is my first post - im done trying to deal with Pioneer who want to charge £40 to "inspect" my unit before even providing a quote for the part i need.

I own a DDJ 400 (Soon to be DDJ 1000) but i have snapped the notch on the crossfader. The part i need is DWX4157 which i believe is exclusive to the 400. All it is is the fader attached to a small circuit board that clips into the main board. Its a 3 minute job to replace requiring no soldering.

I just CANNOT get any sense from Pioneer or its minion repair centres. I have found the part in the USA on Ebay but they want £70 plus £38 shipping. Thats half what i paid for the whole unit.

Is there anywhere i can get this part or does anyone have a knackered DDJ400 for spares? Im sure others have had this "Bugatti dealership" mentality when trying to deal with the Pioneer Mafia. Any guidance would be of great assistance. Can i get non pioneer parts anywhere even?

Thanks for reading. Fingers crossed someone can assist. I have attached images if that helps. Thanks


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If it was me, id just buy the fader and replace it on the board...requires soldering skills though. the fader itself will be very cheap

https://parts.pioneerelectronics.com...ctNum=DWX4157+

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Originally Posted by djchriswoods.co.uk

If it was me, id just buy the fader and replace it on the board...requires soldering skills though. the fader itself will be very cheap

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Thanks for the advice, i cant solder to save my life i would destroy something but your right, the part is £20 without the circuit board. Ive just paid £52 for the part the caltec and its coming from Germany.

To the other guy who posted the link, thanks im in UK though - the part on there was $40 so maybe £15 -£20 cheaper but it will probably cost the same or more after international postage etc.

Thanks for your help :)