I fix a loud key on my Yamaha DGX-520 digital piano. Thrilled!!

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Yamaha DGX-520 digital piano. My fix may help people with other keyboards and similar problems. Since the hard part is just removing screws, this may prove a fairly easy "miracle" repair as it was for me.
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This video was posted almost three years ago and had almost 100,000 views when my KZfaq channel and 2200 videos was stolen. Out of those over 2200 videos this was one of the very best. Many, many people said they fixed their keyboards with the help of this video.
I fix a loud key on my Yamaha DGX-520 digital piano.

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@liwinsey 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Rich. I have followed this and fixed the loud key on my Casio CDP-120. It has been 6 years I bought from its previous owner, and I didn't know actually I can fix it on my own. Thank you! It is a good start for my kid as she will have her first piano lesson this week!

@richdavis4007 4 ай бұрын

I was very happy to read your comment. In these times we frequently have to try to fix things ourselves and it is very satisfying when we succeed! You brought your instrument back to life and will put it to good service!! Rich😊😊

@Redbeardgmn 2 жыл бұрын

Me and the wife have dealt with that 1 loud key for over 2 years. Today was the day I fixed it! Thanks to you good sir.

@richdavis4007 2 жыл бұрын

You comment makes me happy today. I know what a big deal it was for me to fix my keyboard. Very best wishes to you. Rich😊😊

@Kanyeeast-dv3ug Жыл бұрын

I practice watching youtube video cause I can’t afford a teacher. I stopped playing piano for 8 months due to your same problem but with 8 deferent keys. The store told me it’s a motherboard problem and I need to pay almost $400 and was too expensive for me. I did what you did and now it’s fixed for free. Thank you bro you really made my year. I was feeling very down because I use to practice 2 hours every day. It sounds dramatic but i swear my eyes are tearing as I’m writing this. I really needed my keyboard back.

@richdavis4007 Жыл бұрын

Your comment made my day. I'm very pleased my video helped you get back to using and enjoying your keyboard. Thanks for taking the time to tell your story! Rich Davis😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

@AjwaQur 7 ай бұрын

I have a yamaha E363, it has been with me for almost 5 years or so, it's in pretty good condition but I have the same problem, I thought it was dust, but it's two specific keys in all octaves; D's and G sharps. They are too loud if I play them on normal pressure and If I use a lot of pressure they either go silent or play 3 to 4 times. I tried this a lot of times, even used alcohol pads which made it better, but still loud, but it isn't working and I feel helpless, I can't afford getting it fixed from the store either, and I think something's wrong with the motherboard. I haven't played it in months, it was the only way I could relax and ever since then, I haven't been feeling amazing. I get what you're saying, that your eyes were tearing up as you wrote, and so I wanted to say that you're not being dramatic at all, I feel what you felt for those 8 months, I hope you're doing great and so are your piano skills. I'm thinking of maybe selling it and buying a new one, or maybe just stop playing piano since I can't really watch it sit there and feel helpless

@paulromsky9527 6 ай бұрын

@@AjwaQurIf you are having issues with keys in the same octave across the entire key board, I think I know what is causing that. The CPU inside the keyboard can only process one key at a time but it does all of them so fast over and over again you can't notice it. Yamaha keyboards don't scan from the lowest key first to the highest key last (progressive), they instead scan (interlaced) by scanning all the Cs first, then all the C#s, and finally all the Bs. They do this to save micro chips and for a less noticeable scan delay and is called multiplexing. When a problem is common to the same key in each octave, its the Common Note drive line that is flaky. I am familiar with Yamaha keyboards (I have a DX7). I could probably fix it but it would not be practical to ship. I suggest you find some big engineering companies in your area and ask if you can post a flyer on their cafeteria bulletin board that you need help. If you go to several companies you may find a hardware engineer that might fix it free (except for the cost of parts). I do this often but only for local people.

@IainInLondon 10 ай бұрын

I had the same problem on my Yamaha P-70 - one very loud key. I dismantled and sure enough, tiny bit of grit between the rubber pad and circuit board. Thank you for making this video, it solved my problem.

@richdavis4007 10 ай бұрын

I'm very glad my video helped!!! Rich Davis

@khaledterkawy6024 2 жыл бұрын

Sir, I want you to know that I've been facing the same issue with 5 of my keys on my Yamaha and I am absolutely thrilled to have finally found a solution. Thank you ever so much for taping and posting this. It certainly hasn't gone unnoticed.

@richdavis4007 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad my video gives you hope. I remember the magical day a few years ago when I fixed my digital piano and made this video. It was very exciting. Rich

@DyzioTheDreamer 3 жыл бұрын

I had put up for a long time with one of my keys sounding louder than others until yesterday when it stopped playing altogether. No sound. I found your video, followed your instruction to a T (except the saliva bit) and resuscitated my instrument. Not one screw was left after putting the whole thing back together, which has never happened to me before attempting other repairs. Being all thumbs type of man I am now very proud of myself and very very grateful to you! All the best!

@richdavis4007 3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes you take a leap of faith and do the process and wow! it works. I'm glad you got to experience the same thrill I did a few years ago when I made this video. I'll never forget that day. Rich 😊

@spiro4071 2 жыл бұрын

I have 3 that are doing that

@milestailsprower4555 2 жыл бұрын

@@richdavis4007 Sorry, It does NOT have sound after G9 nor below C-1.

@mrtubewagon 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my god you saved my life, my wallet, and my family was not exposed to stress or foul language!

@richdavis4007 2 жыл бұрын

How about that! Super! Glad my video helped! Rich

@shivam_musician 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I am going to sell my piano tomorrow and one of keys were loud, just like yours. I've never opened any pianos before, but with your guide I was able to open it (with all the screws!), and found a hair on the loud note's trigger. I cleaned out everything with a damp cloth and voila! Good as new! Thank you so much! My buyer is giving me good money and I was afraid I might tank it, but now it's all good to go!

@richdavis4007 3 жыл бұрын

Super, super, super! Way to go, friend! Rich

@bashiiesibuyi6770 10 ай бұрын

The joy that came at 10:56. I am watching this video and I am about to fix a similar keyboard 🙏. Thanks a lot

@richdavis4007 10 ай бұрын

Best wishes to you! Good luck, friend. 😊😊😊

@bashiiesibuyi6770 10 ай бұрын

@@richdavis4007 Thanks alot. I managed to fix it. No loud keys and the keys that weren't sounding are now sounding

@richdavis4007 10 ай бұрын

Super! Super! I've very happy this worked for you! Rich Davis@@bashiiesibuyi6770

@scotteburns Жыл бұрын

Your elation is charming. I feel the same way whenever a repair goes well.

@richdavis4007 Жыл бұрын

It was a very exciting time. DIY is the only way to go!

@jesusemmanuelabadsalinas8255 11 ай бұрын

Thanks, it solves the same issue in the p45 model!

@richdavis4007 11 ай бұрын

Super!

@MrVvi924 Жыл бұрын

I had few keys sound bad, after reading in commets here i tried to use the other end of vacum to do blower with tiny nozzle tip and blow in the spaces of the keys and its amazing the bad sounds gone and normal sounds comes back, so the videos and the commets really helps to solve my problem in my dgx 640, so no need to open and clean inside the piano as i did before. thanks to everyone.

@richdavis4007 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience. For those not wanting to take their keyboards apart, your methods sounds worthy of a try. I can only vouch for sure what I did in this video. Very best wishes. Rich Davis

@robertmclaughlin1301 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, your video was a great help as I have the same problem. I purchased one recently as an interest as I joined Royal Australian Navy band in 1965 after learning piano and then went on to play clarinet . Now 72 I look forward to tinkering as I have not touched a piano for over 50 years

@richdavis4007 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad my video helped and hope you enjoy piano once again after all these years. I started music late but really enjoy piano, ukulele and singing these days. I try to post a playing and singing video every day, which keeps me motivated. Rich

@mistermornevanderberg 3 жыл бұрын

I had the exact problem with my Korg SP170. I did a similar task and realised that even though a digital piano can save regular tuning costs compared to an acoustic piano, BUT, these lousy parts can also become defective and expensive to replace. I was lucky as you to not have to replace anything yet, just clean it. I had around 5 loud notes and 5 were almost mute before I opened it and after operating in a similar fashion, I managed to get the piano's notes back to perfect velocity on every note, except a very high note, which I don't mind now, since I hardly ever use that note. In the end I probably have to repair those rubber contact strips, which are not very cheap...

@richdavis4007 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you were able to fix most of the problems you had with your keyboard. You're right in that we probably can't keep fixing them forever. The money I save in piano tunings might buy a new digital piano every few years. I love my Yamaha DGX-650 white digital piano. I've had it maybe five or six years now and have had zero problems. I would never want a real piano of any kind as I grew up musically with Yamaha digital pianos. I couldn't live without all the voices and the multitude ways to play. Thanks. Rich

@mistermornevanderberg 3 жыл бұрын

@@richdavis4007 also may I add there is a lot of rubbish on youtube these days but your video has helped me a lot as long with others to eliminate some of the guessing I would have done if I tried to fix my digital piano without this so thanks again for the post

@jamesdoescode Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I've recently noticed the same problem with the exact same key on my piano. I never thought the fix would be as simple as just cleaning the sensors underneath

@richdavis4007 Жыл бұрын

I found the fix on KZfaq and then tried it myself. I was thrilled to be able to fix my keyboard with no experience with this sort of repair. 😊😊

@damncircle8350 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I found only one guy, who offered me to fix this issue for 60 dollars. Also he said that I have to bring the piano to his flat at the other coast of my city! For Kazakhstan, that’s quite expensive. You saved my money and most of all, saved my time

@richdavis4007 2 жыл бұрын

I'm thrilled my video helped!😊😊😊😊

@dollboy4113 3 жыл бұрын

And I was thinking about using a more fancy solution and you just practically licked it, absolute mad lad, thank you so much for the video

@XXcarunxoXXlElementaldaZueral 3 жыл бұрын

😇

@richdavis4007 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I was thrilled to discover this solution and the fact it worked put a huge smile on my face. Rich

@ricknaatz4676 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I have one key especially and maybe a few more like that. Now need to find a place and time to fix it. Loved your exuberance - “I FIXED IT!!” - when discovered a saliva moistened q-tip fixed the problem. Thanks for taking the time to show how it’s done and tips you gave.

@richdavis4007 Жыл бұрын

This is one of the most special videos I have on KZfaq, and there are thousands. Best wishes with your fix! Rich

@bumparick7064 4 жыл бұрын

Rich - Way to go. Satisfaction comes from fixing an issue like that. Rick

@richdavis4007 4 жыл бұрын

It was one of the highlights of my entire year. It seemed to be magic and there was no hope unless I did the job myself. Thanks, Rick. Rich

@elijahmorishita6411 3 жыл бұрын

Hallelujah! Excellent video sir

@richdavis4007 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad if my video helped. Thanks!

@Caxilhas 5 ай бұрын

Same issue on my YDP and now it's solved, thanks for sharing

@richdavis4007 5 ай бұрын

Super!!! 😊😊

@ekathe85 2 жыл бұрын

Have the same problem on the Ab3 key on my Korg B1. It's driving me crazy. This gives me the push I needed to try and fix it myself. Thanks!

@richdavis4007 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck. It worked like a miracle for me. Rich Davis😊😊

@paulromsky9527 6 ай бұрын

At 9:05, clean everything with 95% or better Isopropyl Alcohol and also clean the Carbon Impregnated rubber contacts inside the gray peice you removed at 8:31. Its those contacts that touch the "serpantine" traces on the printed circuit board that makes the electrical connection when you press a key. Sometimes you may have to rough up a rubber contact very lightly with 200 grit sand paper. Pollution in the air glazes over the rubber over time and prevents the carbon from making good contact. BTW... The reason there are two switches for each key is that they both don't contact at the same time when you press a key. One will contact first and then a few milliseconds later the other will contact. The computer in the keyboard measures this time difference and determines how quickly or slowly you are pressing the key to make it sound louder or softer like a real piano. Sorry, for all the commets. You did a great job, but I do this every day, and just want to help you and your viewers.

@richdavis4007 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your helpful information!!

@aseretaretrom4807 7 ай бұрын

Yess ! I was planning really to open up my 88 key Yamaha keyboard . It also create on note too loud … as I play my music … I am glad you showed this tricks tutorial thank you very much

@richdavis4007 7 ай бұрын

I'm glad you found my video and hope it inspires and helps you. I've posted 6,000 videos on KZfaq and this could be the best one. 😊😊

@sofierkl6737 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou Rich!! That helped for my Roland!! I tried to use hair drier in between the keys!! That did work out without removing any parts Appreciate your help!!

@richdavis4007 Жыл бұрын

Super! Good tip. Rich😊😊

@paulromsky9527 6 ай бұрын

Nice video. At 2:28, a paper egg carton is good for organizing small screws, just make a note on each compartment with a sharpie. So, for your viewers out there... you may want to hold off on throwing away your egg cartons and bulid up a reserve. They are stackable and dont go bad on the shelf.

@richdavis4007 6 ай бұрын

That would have been very useful!! I'll remember next time I have a lot of screws to deal with in a project. Thanks!!! Rich

@paulromsky9527 6 ай бұрын

@@richdavis4007 I learned that egg carton trick from my dad working on engines. I am 60 now, so I pass on these tid bits when I can.

@richdavis4007 6 ай бұрын

😊😊

@JavierRuizGarcia 6 ай бұрын

You can actually see a white speck on the specific contact that had the problem. Congrats! I'm about to do the same thing on my (different model, RadioShack) keyboard tomorrow, I hope it's as simple.

@richdavis4007 6 ай бұрын

Good luck!😊😊

@paulromsky9527 6 ай бұрын

At 4:12 The proper screwdriver is VERY important. There are 3 types of screws that LOOK like philips in most consumer electronics (I am not talking sizes, I mean types). These are: Phillips, Reed and Prince, and Pozi Drive. The screws all look similar at first glace but if you look closely at the driver tip, you can see the differences. Phillips have a flattened tip, Reed and Prince have a pointed tip, and Pozi Drive has tiny ridges between the "wings" of the tip. If you use the wrong tip on the wrong screw, you will most likely strip the screw head. There are several web site that explain this.

@richdavis4007 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your helpful information!!😊

@DonswatchingtheTube 3 жыл бұрын

I've had to do this once or twice over the years. The last load-sounding key I managed to fix by using one of those ball pump (long) nozzles and blowing through the keys in between them. 😊

@richdavis4007 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Nice tips for others who want to clean and fix their keyboards! Rich 😊

@ukaszgrzywacz6931 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You Sir for Your video, i am from Poland, i bought piano, same as you said, i tested it before buy, but i didn't notice difference.When i came back to home i noticed difference . Fortunately i have found your video Sir. Thank you for your video

@richdavis4007 2 жыл бұрын

Very best wishes to you. Rich Davis😊😊

@Illiosis510 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, sir! My grandpa had this problem with our Yamaha.

@richdavis4007 10 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@lechuck12 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks! Got the same problem with my digital piano so I'll give this a try

@richdavis4007 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you get the same result I did. Thanks! Rich

@Shada04 2 жыл бұрын

howd it work out

@davideriszapanta298 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the help ☺️🙂 cheers!

@richdavis4007 3 жыл бұрын

This is my top favorite of 3,000 videos I've posted on KZfaq. I'm glad it helped! Rich

@akemdam9824 Жыл бұрын

Finally fixed my loud keys after hours of try and error, at the end i had to remove the gray membrane and replace it with another one from a different octave and it worked!! 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤 Small tip for the ones who will try this: remember to always try your keys before screwing all the screws!!! And if you did it once do it again cause once is never enough😑😑at least in my case, i literally screw 200 times because of this dumb error. Muchas gracias desde Chile,i'm subscribed to your channel now, thankful to you and proud of me at the same time hahaha . I couldn't stand more days hearing these OFFENSIVE keys 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

@richdavis4007 Жыл бұрын

Super! You hung with it and didn't give up! It's a great achievement! Rich

@SierraJohn Жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting that. My Yamaha is making the same noise.

@richdavis4007 Жыл бұрын

I hope my video helps you fix it. Rich😊😊

@SylvesterPereira 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video!

@richdavis4007 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!😊😊😊

@niloef Жыл бұрын

thanks! this helped me fix my piano as well!

@richdavis4007 Жыл бұрын

Super! I'm very happy it worked for you. Rich Davis

@earlay Жыл бұрын

Ok I’m watching this from my bed and I cant wait till I wake up tomorrow so I can hopefully fix my piano. 💯💯🤤🤤🤤

@richdavis4007 Жыл бұрын

That's the spirit! I wish you the very best. The day I fixed my keyboard and made this video is one I will never forget! It does help that viewer comments help remind me, too. Rich Davis

@davidthomas7722 2 жыл бұрын

If it ever happens again I recommend you use rubbing alcohol because it doesn't harm circuit boards

@richdavis4007 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds good to me. Rich

@banibienvenumassar9754 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. This has really helped me

@richdavis4007 4 жыл бұрын

Doing this fix was very exciting to me and very rewarding. I'm glad my video helped you! Rich

@shaaistanoor6347 2 жыл бұрын

I liked that fix

@richdavis4007 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Rich

@tegazworld4105 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this useful information 👍

@richdavis4007 9 ай бұрын

It was my pleasure!

@Elrevisor2k 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@richdavis4007 2 жыл бұрын

😊😊😊😊

@javierrprailfan 5 ай бұрын

sooo satisfying!!

@richdavis4007 5 ай бұрын

Super!

@gregaravnik6957 2 жыл бұрын

Good job. CONGRATULATIONS! 😍❤️💯👏

@richdavis4007 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😃

@gregaravnik6957 2 жыл бұрын

@@richdavis4007. You're welcome. At video 12:06 I saw a cat. Very wonderful. 😘❤️💯👏

@dominiclandoy8706 3 жыл бұрын

This helped me so much thank you

@richdavis4007 3 жыл бұрын

I'm very happy my video helped! Thanks for letting me know! Rich

@kevincunha4278 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!! You helped me a lot!

@richdavis4007 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! Rich

@druffyw 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Yamaha CLP-545 that had the loud key problem on some of the keys. I thought it was a dust problem, but actually it was not. I called Yamaha service center in Denmark (the country) and even though the piano is not under warranty it appears that Yamaha a number of years ago issued a bulletin named DMI064 which basically means that they will replace central parts of the touch registration prints and rubber for all 88 keys for digital pianos that are affected by DMI064. Just today the service repair guy came by and did the replacement, and until now, I have not been able to reproduce the problem. Additionally the rubber sensors are of a slightly different type which produces a better feeling when playing the keys. The best part is that this was done for FREE, yes really. (Disclaimer: I can only speak for my own experience with Yamaha support in Denmark)

@richdavis4007 3 жыл бұрын

This is completely new to me! You are the first person who has had such luck that I know of. Thanks for letting me (and others who read comments) know about your success. Rich

@druffyw 3 жыл бұрын

@@richdavis4007 You are very welcome. The service guy even added a sticker beside the serial number to indicate, that this piano now has the official fix. My parents have a newer CLP than me, I do not think they have the problem. Indicating that this pertains to certain models and certain production years (I forgot to ask that :-)

@richdavis4007 3 жыл бұрын

@@druffyw Sounds like this pertains to just a few Yamaha keyboards. Thanks for all your information. I'm sure you are happy with such service and result! Rich

@artjomeniko Жыл бұрын

Just got a same problem on my DGX-660. Now i'm gonna disassemble my piano. That's what i've read about what the problem is: "There're 2 switches mounted at different heights on every key, The piano does a really clever thing of measuring how long it takes for the two switches to be made. If you brush the key lightly there will be a greater time between both switches being made, in contrast if you strike the key hard the switches make much quicker. If however one switch fails, generally the piano will play the key at full volume as only one switch makes." And that's exactly what i saw in your video (see at 8:34) - the A-key (the 3rd from the right side) had some white particle on it when you removed that grey rubber thing. Hope, in my case it will also be that easy... 🤔🤔🤔 Thank you for the video! 🙏🙏🙏

@richdavis4007 Жыл бұрын

I hope, hope, hope it works for you. If so, you will feel wonderful!! Rich

@cyberdream7326 2 жыл бұрын

you are amazing thanks, this fixed the issue !

@richdavis4007 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy it worked for you!! Rich

@rogerramjet6615 2 жыл бұрын

You actually identified the wrong key (B flat) but cleaning the A worked well thanks

@richdavis4007 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it worked for you! Rich 😊😊😊

@Rolenien Жыл бұрын

Agree on this problem indeed. Thankx for the video and solution! Was very helpful! EXTRA TIP: MARK THE KEYNOTE WITH A REMOVABLE STICKER Then you always know which key is the disturbed one! Thankx anyway!

@richdavis4007 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad my video helped. Thanks for letting me know! Rich

@chaio9725 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this

@richdavis4007 Жыл бұрын

Glad if my video helped!

@presidentialbeauty5922 3 жыл бұрын

It worked!!!! Your the best!!! Thank youuu :-)

@richdavis4007 3 жыл бұрын

That's great news!! You must be happy. I know I was thrilled to fix my piano! Rich

@FrankBruce 3 жыл бұрын

...they say that if you don't find something else that does not belong inside when cleaning a piano, it is not a real piano, and that was not a real cleaning operation! Genuinely nice video, I'm about to embark in cleaning my own old PSR, and this video just gave me an idea to look first for the correct tools for the job.

@richdavis4007 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Frank. This video was made several years ago during a whole different life it seems. But I remember the day and the excitement so clearly. This was a big achievement for me in what took a couple or three hours . . . including making the video! Best wishes to you. Rich

@FrankBruce 3 жыл бұрын

It showed while searching on how to fix some mute keys @@richdavis4007 and I stayed at the end of it! My problem is that I don't have louder keys, all the contrary. I already started collecting what I'm going to be using this long weekend to have it ready. At this point I even found the expression pedal and the sustain pedal, which by itself I'm calling it a good omen. Hope you are doing well in health and surrounded by your loved ones. Have a great rest of the year.

@richdavis4007 3 жыл бұрын

@@FrankBruce It's nice having a little extra no-rush time to do something like this. I've got a Mavic Mini drone I need to give some attention to. You've inspired me to tackle my project! Thanks, Frank. Rich

@lazguevara151 3 жыл бұрын

good job thanks for the video

@richdavis4007 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad if this video was useful to you. It's one of my favorites for the benefit it did me and I hope others. Rich

@jeremymerejeremy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir

@richdavis4007 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad if my video helped. Thanks! Rich

@esgiegee9576 Жыл бұрын

U r heaven sent!!

@richdavis4007 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad my video helped!!!

@BIBLIAPEINTELESULTUTUROR 3 ай бұрын

Wow! Amazing! May God bless you amen!!!

@richdavis4007 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!😊😊😊

@MrMyneworld 5 ай бұрын

Well done, although I consider that the screws that hold the keyboard itself should not be removed because you will have problems when you want to turn everything over to re-adjust the back cover. I think many keyboards are like this. Usually it is enough to remove the screws that remain on the outer contour of the cover. If the cover comes off normally with that, do not remove the other screws. I made that mistake when removing the cover on mine. And to prevent dust from getting into the contacts, keyboards should be sealed more effectively. It's the smallest specks of dust that sneak in. These devices require to be as well sealed as a hard drive.

@richdavis4007 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for your tip! I've done my fix and hopefully will never have to do again!! Your suggestions may help others. Rich😊😊

@paulromsky9527 6 ай бұрын

At 3:47 you can magnitze most screwdrivers by stroking a strong permanent magnet ONE WAY from the handle toward the tip (use the same end of the magnet for each stroke). About 20 moderately fast smooth strokes usually is all it takes. The magnetism wears away after heavy use but will hold for years. You can always re-magnitze it any time you want. If you remember which side of a magnet you used, stroking that side of the magnetic back from the tip to the handle can demagnitize it (but its hard to get it to zero). A degaussing coil is better for that.

@richdavis4007 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your helpful tips! These should be useful for people watching my video! Rich

@paulromsky9527 6 ай бұрын

@@richdavis4007 Rich, it is refreshing to see people give it a go like you did. It's my pleasure to add my 2, 3, 4, 5 cents [smile].

@richdavis4007 6 ай бұрын

😊😊😊😊😊

@andriandm 3 ай бұрын

Usually this problem happen because of the rubber contacts. It should be cleaned it the first place. I had the same problem in the past with several instruments that I had. In some of them I had to exchange the contacts with those from other place because the simple cleaning didnt help, after that the sound got back to normal.

@richdavis4007 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@angelogomez6155 8 ай бұрын

Thank you

@richdavis4007 8 ай бұрын

You're welcome!😊😊😊

@dibaonguyentat600 2 жыл бұрын

Thx a lot !!!!

@richdavis4007 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@sendmetospace8277 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! My keyboard has the same exact problem, with even the same exact key being too loud. I haven't tried your trick yet, but I doubt it won't work. I'll update this later. Again, thanks for the video and sucks that it was stolen :/.

@richdavis4007 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words. Of the three thousand videos I've made, I'm pretty sure this is my favorite. It was a great day to fix my piano. I wish you the same success. Rich

@henkdevries2002 Жыл бұрын

I have a roland piano, and today i got the same issue. The exact same A just got louder. I'm going to try this aswell!

@richdavis4007 Жыл бұрын

Best of luck to you! Rich Davis

@charlesnavarro4003 Жыл бұрын

How was it ? I also have a roland fp30 to be exact and im scared to try since it was an expensive buy .

@JodyM2 4 жыл бұрын

Nice

@richdavis4007 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jody. I appreciate you reminding me about this video that needed to be put back up on KZfaq. Rich

@user-bt9mw9nu1t Ай бұрын

halleluyaaa. thanks for sharing this with us sir. god Bless you

@richdavis4007 Ай бұрын

I'm glad my video helped! Rich

@PhillDrakeEntertainment 2 жыл бұрын

thank god I found this lol I use to play with 6 or 7 black keys it's making me nuts now and I want to fix it

@richdavis4007 2 жыл бұрын

I hope it works for you as it did me. Best wishes. Rich

@ilmupiano Жыл бұрын

10:50 was the best part when he figured out everything is fixed

@richdavis4007 Жыл бұрын

Yes, it was!😊😊

@SaturnineXTS Жыл бұрын

I've got 2 dead keys currently. The keyboard got horribly dusty, so no wonder - but I'll try fixing it while it's turned on like you did, so I can monitor in real time whether cleaning helps.

@richdavis4007 Жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@aysblue7621 11 ай бұрын

I Will try be cause i have this high sound with the same note in certi octava 🤣 anyway happy to find you thanx to my friend Valeria, i will let you know if its work man! Bye

@richdavis4007 11 ай бұрын

Good luck. I hope this works for you as well as it did for me. Rich Davis

@Lermacto 3 жыл бұрын

i cant believe this, i also found a guitar pick inside my piano, and the same color too it seemed

@richdavis4007 3 жыл бұрын

Those are slippery little things, for sure!

@Lermacto 3 жыл бұрын

@@richdavis4007 Yeah haha, ty for the video! it helped me tons :)

@richdavis4007 3 жыл бұрын

@@Lermacto I'm so happy my video helped. It was a great day for me when I fixed my keyboard and made the video, and it always pleases me when someone else can use what I learned. Best wishes to you! Rich

@Digitalscrapbookinghq 7 ай бұрын

With the screen you can adjust the lcd angle

@richdavis4007 7 ай бұрын

😊😊

@rafaribgod 4 ай бұрын

Infelizmente no DGX-630 a parte das teclas não é tão fácil alcançar. É preciso retirar a parte do fundo, depois outros parafusos atrás das teclas, quando você retira... o cabo flat desconecta e aí começa outro problema. Não sei se foi um erro de projeto no DGX-630 mas é bem diferente da forma que você teve acesso às teclas e conseqüentemente as borrachas e placas... 😢

@richdavis4007 4 ай бұрын

Sinto muito. Obrigado por me avisar!

@Aranesque 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for uploading this! unfortunately, while it fixed my keyboard for a little bit, the keys I fixed died again. It's weird, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. What it's most strange is that only the E and A# from the middle to the right don't work. And in one opportunity, playing one of the E really hard made everything else work again? I am very confused about it. If anyone knows what it might be, I'd be very grateful.

@JP-yv2nq Жыл бұрын

10:55 ... great moment !!!

@richdavis4007 Жыл бұрын

😊😊😊😊 thanks for watching!

@paulromsky9527 6 ай бұрын

Great video up to this point, but I still gave you a like after this point. At 8:50, dont use spit to clean electronics, that is ONLY for the "battle field" and you have no other choice under heavy fire. Spit is corrisive. So, with you egg cartons, scredriver magnet, and assortment of proper tip screwdrivers (see my other comments), keep Isopropyl Alcohol on hand. 95% or better. 99% is the best for cleaning most electronics and any Ace/True Value hardware stores will carry it or get it for you.

@richdavis4007 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your helpful information!!

@climatebabes 2 жыл бұрын

I do believe..

@richdavis4007 2 жыл бұрын

😊😊😊😊 And that is 80% of the job.

@stephanjiricek8533 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this video. I got the same problem with my brandnew DGX 670 two times. First one after one month (!), got a new one and same problem after 6 month. I didn´t wanted to transport it again, because the 670is pretty heavy. Same problem, same key. What ist wrong with Yamaha? Is it a construction error of the Yamaha GHS? How is it possible to have dirt under the rubber? This is really annoying. The piano is placed in a clean room, no carpet and we did care a lot. So where does it come from and how to avoid? Thank you a lot again, Rich!👍👍👍

@richdavis4007 Жыл бұрын

I've had my DGX-650 about seven years, play it every day, and I've had no problems with it at all. It's hard to imagine your piano having the same problem I had. The keyboard I cleaned was purchased at a thrift store and probably not taken good care of. I wouldn't think a piano would have this problem after one month.

@johnsononi6880 Жыл бұрын

Amen

@richdavis4007 Жыл бұрын

😊😊😊😊😊😊

@omransaeed1988 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Mr. Rich Davis. I’m just asking, would this work on a different model from a different music instrument company producer?

@richdavis4007 3 жыл бұрын

I would think, yes. 😊

@montoyapbl Жыл бұрын

Hello, can you help me with a sugestion please? I bought a Clavinova PF P100, and i have several keys not to sensitive, when pressing easy no sound, need to hit harder to get a soft sound. It can be the dust causing this problem?

@richdavis4007 Жыл бұрын

I can think of no other cause.

@user-oh9mh6kj4n Жыл бұрын

Hi thanks for the good explanation about the problem. I have a keyboard that one of the clavier is weaker and needs more power to make a normal sound. Could you please tell me if that needs cleaning or other problems has? Best wishes Jakob 😊

@richdavis4007 Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry I don't know the answer to your question. I fixed my piano by watching KZfaq videos and then trying what I thought might work to fix my specific problem. That's the best suggestion I have for you. Good luck! Rich Davis

@akemdam9824 Жыл бұрын

By the way, if your piano keys are not attached by screws as shown in the video, they probably have a small tip (pink in my case) which is attached to the board and holds each key with pressure (really annoying btw) so i recommed a small and flat screwdriver to push them back with relative strength and to put them back just apply light pressure in the correct direction😇

@richdavis4007 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your suggestion to others! 😊😊

@SherMusician Жыл бұрын

I did hair dryer and it worked. Humidity. Saw a comment and it worked. But this is next

@richdavis4007 Жыл бұрын

If you can clean the uke using a blower, by all means go for it! The main thing is to get your keyboard back in service!

@Hi-xf5hr 3 ай бұрын

keys on dgx or p and ydp series have some noise even when they are new and right out of the box . is there any ways to solve it and make them more quiet

@richdavis4007 3 ай бұрын

Probably best to completely ignore that! That's my opinion after years of owning and playing these keyboards. I'm not a piano or electric keyboard repair person.

@MrGrunter 2 жыл бұрын

So are the keys on this model constant volume output regardless of the weight they are played?

@richdavis4007 2 жыл бұрын

No. Touch sensitive.

@sanjay63365 3 жыл бұрын

i am having yamaha keyboard as a same problem ,even i cleaned the pcb board but still problem so i replaced new rubber pad but problem not solved.. can you tell me if it is fault on motherboard ? and i forget to tell you ,all are keys are working in normal position but when i swiched on touch on off switch that time problem give start ..

@richdavis4007 3 жыл бұрын

I can prove no more help than this video. I'm not a piano technician. I solved this problem for myself but I have nothing more. Best wishes. Rich Davis

@arneely65 2 жыл бұрын

Now, Let me see you do a Yamaha P515

@richdavis4007 2 жыл бұрын

It should work the same way. 😊

@nynettecomfy4275 4 ай бұрын

thanks for sharing your idea, but may I ask if you could help me how to fix and off-tune piano, I have two piano both off tunes, I notice that when it rains, some keys might off tune and I live close to the sea, both piano do not have proper lids when I bought them, instead I just cover them up with cloths. Would you please help me fix my piano. Thank you

@richdavis4007 4 ай бұрын

Your problem is beyond my area of expertise. My only advise is buy a new digital keyboard. Very best wishes. Rich

@nynettecomfy4275 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for reaching out. Really appreciate your help. Regards, Nette

@richdavis4007 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊😊@@nynettecomfy4275

@milestailsprower4555 Жыл бұрын

Nous avons déjà atteint 69.420 vues

@richdavis4007 Жыл бұрын

This is one of my most popular videos out of thousands I have posted on KZfaq. Thanks for noticing! Rich

@arthouston7361 2 жыл бұрын

I called Yamaha, and they said that they had no record for my PSR270 having keys which mysteriously became louder. The tech suggested I do the total reset by powering up the board while holding down the highest key, and of course.... that did nothing.

@richdavis4007 2 жыл бұрын

It's really frustrating to deal with online support sometimes. That's one reason I was so happy to fix my keyboard with help from KZfaq videos. I hope you find your solution. Rich

@pianistganga 2 жыл бұрын

Hello sir I have a same piano, when I cleaned it I took out all rubber contacts and keys set and on keys set there are numbers abs 33 abs 34...32...21 like that some.numbers are on rubber contacts but when I reassembled I forgot which rubber contacts goes on which octave and which keyset goes on which octave so I randomly installed them. I would appreciate if you could tell me the squence for rubbwr contacts and key sets, ty 🙂

@richdavis4007 2 жыл бұрын

I can't help, I'm afraid. I haven't had this keyboard for years. Rich Davis

@pianistganga 2 жыл бұрын

@@richdavis4007 ok np ty for the reply and happy marriage anniversary, live long stay healthy 🎉🎉

@tasty_tunes 2 жыл бұрын

if this works im gonna be so happy

@richdavis4007 2 жыл бұрын

I hope it does! Rich

@tasty_tunes 2 жыл бұрын

It worked, i thank you with all my heart man

@richdavis4007 2 жыл бұрын

@@tasty_tunes Wow. Fast work!

@lloydowens8056 3 жыл бұрын

How did you remove the keys? After unscrewing ? You skipped that part. I’m having trouble with removing the keys

@richdavis4007 3 жыл бұрын

I hope and expect you have determined how to remove the keys by now. After unscrewing the screws on top, the section should be able to be easily removed. It couldn't have taken me long to figure how to pop it off and I expect you have done so. Best wishes. Rich

@raihanjelangramadhan5820 4 жыл бұрын

Did you just cleaning the pcb to fix the all this problem ?

@richdavis4007 4 жыл бұрын

Yes. Dust on the key contacts.

@davidbantle7992 4 жыл бұрын

It looked like a piece of white debris at 8:38 was your problem did you see it maybe it blew away after the strip was removed.

@richdavis4007 4 жыл бұрын

I saw it. Evidence was very clear. Thanks, David. Rich

@silentpeasant5600 3 жыл бұрын

Is there any solution ? My only eflat key working but it sometimes sounds waay loud than the other keys. Its so random sometimes working fine but sometimes sounds so loud and it scares me. 😨 And i realized that that loud sound appears more often. Just a week ago everything was fine 😥

@richdavis4007 3 жыл бұрын

The only solution I know is covered in this video.

@vesperatrades Жыл бұрын

Hi i jjst bough kawai kdp120 and i hear kinda loud sound aswell is it normal? I cant fix it like youy did i am afraid to open it, i bought it online its not second hand i am the first owner

@richdavis4007 Жыл бұрын

It could be the normal sound the keyboard makes. It's like turning on a radio and you hear something before you find a channel. I'm not a technician and can't provide much help on this.