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Kurzweil K2000 LCD Replacement - LED display upgrade

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Peter Hamilton

Peter Hamilton

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This video demonstrates how to replace the factory LCD display for a Kurzweil K2000. My LCD was very dim, and I purchased a replacement from www.backlightso.... There were no installation instructions with the unit, so I created this video hoping it will help others.

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@whenvioletsturngrey9597
@whenvioletsturngrey9597 2 жыл бұрын
One good thing to also mention is that on the rack unit(K2000r) the mounting pads for the screen need to be shortened 1/8”. The front glass is also attached with adhesive. Luckily I found this in a non English video before I replaced my screen. Otherwise, the face plate of the machine will not go back into place & will look strange without the original window. it’s pretty much the same process, in all other aspects. Thanks for posting this video. It was also a great help!
@paullarocca3441
@paullarocca3441 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the detailed description on how to dissemble the KZ and get to the LCD display. My only comment is that you might want to have some static grounding (wrist/feet band and mat) to avoid any possible electrostatic that might effect the boards. Regards
@phamilton38
@phamilton38 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul. I agree, I should be more careful, have better video and such. But...I hope you found what you were looking for, warts and all!
@modularcat5743
@modularcat5743 4 жыл бұрын
I moved to canada after watching this video
@riseofthemachine2623
@riseofthemachine2623 7 жыл бұрын
Hey - Thank you for this video. I just performed the same surgery using the same $89 replacement LCD you used in your video and it was a piece of cake :)
@brucermorgan
@brucermorgan 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks your video is great. It is wonderful help in keepong these famous synth/ workstations going.All the best Bruce
@nisios
@nisios 4 жыл бұрын
Why the power tool though....
@mantriccaravan8228
@mantriccaravan8228 5 жыл бұрын
Who the hell sticks their fingers in the lens???? Very informative video but the cameraman gets fired!
@phamilton38
@phamilton38 5 жыл бұрын
Sorry, that was my finger....
@VESANG
@VESANG 4 жыл бұрын
I just replaced mine . There is no contrast adjustment for the new display right ? That control does not work in "master " mode anymore which I assume is normal . Very helpful video . It helped me a lot .
@phamilton38
@phamilton38 4 жыл бұрын
I think that is normal. I haven't checked, but the LED is bright and I never want to turn it down.
@VESANG
@VESANG 4 жыл бұрын
@@phamilton38 If you go to " master " mode , on the right side where you would normally adjust the contrast , you can change the numbers but it would not affect anything on the display. Let me know if your is the same way
@chizmo7
@chizmo7 5 жыл бұрын
Two questions:: don’t you have to ground yourself while working on the unit? And, what happens to the power cable that is no longer needed for the new lcd? It’s hard to see what happens to it in the video. Thanks! I’m going to try to install mine soon. Just bought one on eBay.
@chizmo7
@chizmo7 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting. It would have been perfect if the camera wasn't moving around and there weren't fingers in the lens.
@phamilton38
@phamilton38 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, and apologies for my fat fingers and shaky camera skills.....
@chizmo7
@chizmo7 5 жыл бұрын
@@phamilton38 It's okay. I'm grateful for the video!
@christiancollins5131
@christiancollins5131 4 жыл бұрын
@@chizmo7I ordered a replacement led, from backlights paid $$89 the display hasn't arrived and their website has vanished ??????
@AB-kf4pw
@AB-kf4pw 4 жыл бұрын
@@christiancollins5131 The website is still there and there's a lot of info to contact them: www.nightskysound.com sales@nightskysound.com Los Angeles, California USA Studio (818) 518-1121 • Mobile (917) 330-1777
@sonnizen1426
@sonnizen1426 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for this video. It was useful to me and I followed along all the way with my new display. It differed from yours in that it had two additional tiny cables that I don't know where to plug. So I zip tied them inside the unit, out of the way of the board and when I fired the synth up afterwards, the display just gave backlight, no text, no nothing. Do you happen to know anything about this? Thanks a ton.
@phamilton38
@phamilton38 4 жыл бұрын
Hi there. I would check with the manufacturer. I think they have newer LED displays which will have different instructions. (Sorry).
@vacmauro58
@vacmauro58 2 жыл бұрын
Hello given your experience if possible I would like to ask you a question: I have a Kurzweil K.2000 VP 3.87, the keyboard (the keys) are however very "soft" when I touch the sound, I ask if it is possible to replace the keys with other semi-weighted ones, for example for example with those like Yamaha DX7II fd, Korg 01W, or with other brands; thanks if you want to answer me.
@phamilton38
@phamilton38 2 жыл бұрын
I am not that advanced in keyboard replacement, but I don’t think that would be possible. I would just use another MIDI controller keyboard with the K2000 as a slave.
@vacmauro58
@vacmauro58 2 жыл бұрын
@@phamilton38 Ok ... thanks for the reply Peter!
@anthonyrich2894
@anthonyrich2894 3 ай бұрын
its possible that the strip has went out, Ive replaced my strip before to get the sound balanced with other keys, or just get another ivory K2 keyboard.
@arthurbuccioli
@arthurbuccioli 5 жыл бұрын
hi. i have a pc3k and recentley made a mistake by connecting the lcd flat on to the wrong slot on the engine board and the other flat on the lcd slot. now even with the mistake undone i have no video signal, the screen remains lit all the time. can you tell me if i damaged some specific component in the engine board or lcd? the video generation in the pc3 is made by a dedicated chip? thanks
@phamilton38
@phamilton38 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Arthur. I would try to contact the manufacturer of your LCD, or if your old one was working (but dim), reinstall that and see if it is working. I have only done a couple of these replacements and didn't plug into the wrong connector. (Sorry....)
@stratpluslover8391
@stratpluslover8391 7 жыл бұрын
ive got a k2000 and none of the buttons work that I press and the cursor wheel dosent work too but every thing else works any ideas on how i can fix it
@phamilton38
@phamilton38 7 жыл бұрын
I wish I could help you with that issue, but unfortunately I am not a bona-fide technician. Perhaps another forum may be a better place for your issue.
@dazzid
@dazzid 6 жыл бұрын
to replace two keys do I need to take all the electronics apart first?
@phamilton38
@phamilton38 6 жыл бұрын
I believe you do. I haven't replace keys on the K2000, but I have on other synths and there is a lot of disassembly required. :(
@robwalstrom2153
@robwalstrom2153 7 жыл бұрын
Peter is this the $30 or the $90 product from that website?
@phamilton38
@phamilton38 7 жыл бұрын
Yes, it was the $90 model. It includes the ribbon cable and is easier to install.
@Joemamma300
@Joemamma300 5 жыл бұрын
Otherwise, good video!
@residentevilrulz
@residentevilrulz 7 жыл бұрын
what is that cable and small metal box attached to your lower case? I opened mine recently and it doesn't have that. Nice video though.
@phamilton38
@phamilton38 7 жыл бұрын
I think that would be the floppy drive, but it's a bit hard to tell as I don't have the unit open right now.
@residentevilrulz
@residentevilrulz 7 жыл бұрын
Peter Hamilton nah, the floppy is attached to the main case with everything else. I feel like it's some kind of fan or ventilation.
@phamilton38
@phamilton38 7 жыл бұрын
Yes, that is the cover for the fan.
@residentevilrulz
@residentevilrulz 7 жыл бұрын
Peter Hamilton do you think it's a bad thing that my model is missing that fan?
@phamilton38
@phamilton38 7 жыл бұрын
I couldn't answer that question. It is a standard PC fan in there, and I didn't install it myself, it came with the unit.
@RenigadeCineTrax
@RenigadeCineTrax 3 жыл бұрын
Get the guys fingers out of the lens. Dude!! Make a better presented video!
@anonymous_friend
@anonymous_friend Жыл бұрын
I would fire the camera assistant and get a tripod. 🤮
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