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Volume Control Potentiometer Cleaning

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  1. Volume Control Potentiometer Cleaning, Unplug the receiver: passo 1, imagem 1 %32
    • In order to ensure there is no residual power, unplug the receiver for 48-72 hours. This will drain the capacitors so it can be safely serviced.

    • Before working on the unit, disconnect the unit from the wall. Hold the power button in for 60 seconds to drain the capacitors.

  2. Volume Control Potentiometer Cleaning, Remove the bottom faceplate screws: passo 2, imagem 1 %32 Volume Control Potentiometer Cleaning, Remove the bottom faceplate screws: passo 2, imagem 2 %32
    • If present, remove this screw. This was not in my unit, but may be in yours.

    • Remove the two screws holding the faceplate on the receiver. Sort these individually as they are different.

  3. Volume Control Potentiometer Cleaning, Remove the side panel screws: passo 3, imagem 1 %32 Volume Control Potentiometer Cleaning, Remove the side panel screws: passo 3, imagem 2 %32 Volume Control Potentiometer Cleaning, Remove the side panel screws: passo 3, imagem 3 %32
    • Remove the 2 screws from the left side of the receiver. They are the same length.

    • Remove the 1 screw on the right side of the receiver. While it appears to be the same, sort it separately.

  4. Volume Control Potentiometer Cleaning, Remove the back screws: passo 4, imagem 1 %32 Volume Control Potentiometer Cleaning, Remove the back screws: passo 4, imagem 2 %32 Volume Control Potentiometer Cleaning, Remove the back screws: passo 4, imagem 3 %32
    • Exercise extreme caution with the receiver at this point! You will not be protected from socks if you touch a charged component!

    • Remove the 3 screws from the back of the receiver. Once these are removed, the cover will come off.

  5. Volume Control Potentiometer Cleaning, Remove the retention pin on the faceplate: passo 5, imagem 1 %32
    • If the clip in the faceplate is missing, the unit has been previously serviced. It is not essential, but try to keep it intact as the bezel will be loose without it.

    • This pin is installed by the factory. To remove this pin, push it out from the back until it is loose. Remove the pin when it is loose.

  6. Volume Control Potentiometer Cleaning, Remove the faceplate screws: passo 6, imagem 1 %32 Volume Control Potentiometer Cleaning, Remove the faceplate screws: passo 6, imagem 2 %32 Volume Control Potentiometer Cleaning, Remove the faceplate screws: passo 6, imagem 3 %32
    • After the faceplate pin is removed, remove the 2 screws that hold it to the chassis. Both screws are the same length.

  7. Volume Control Potentiometer Cleaning, Remove the knob from the receiver: passo 7, imagem 1 %32 Volume Control Potentiometer Cleaning, Remove the knob from the receiver: passo 7, imagem 2 %32
    • First time removal can be tricky. Work slowly on an unserviced receiver.

    • Remove the control knob from the receiver. To do this, pull the knob off firmly. Too much pressure may result in a broken knob and potentiometer.

  8. Volume Control Potentiometer Cleaning, iPod Direct only - Disconnect the front panel flex cables: passo 8, imagem 1 %32 Volume Control Potentiometer Cleaning, iPod Direct only - Disconnect the front panel flex cables: passo 8, imagem 2 %32 Volume Control Potentiometer Cleaning, iPod Direct only - Disconnect the front panel flex cables: passo 8, imagem 3 %32
    • Special attention to the front panel is required with iPod Direct models.

    • iPod Direct: Disconnect the wire that plugs into the board as shown in the 1st picture. The board will need to be removed as well.

    • Disconnect the flatflex that connects the front panel display to the rest of the receiver.

  9. Volume Control Potentiometer Cleaning, Unclip the faceplate: passo 9, imagem 1 %32 Volume Control Potentiometer Cleaning, Unclip the faceplate: passo 9, imagem 2 %32
    • Once the unit is reassembled, these zipties must be replaced. Failure to do this will result in protection mode errors.

    • Cut the zipties that hold the front panel wires on the fan. This provides better component access.

    • With the faceplate loose and all of the cables disconnected, unclip the faceplate one side at a time. Lay the faceplate flat on your workspace. Leave enough room to access the boards on the front panel.

  10. Volume Control Potentiometer Cleaning, Remove the support bracket/iPod Direct board: passo 10, imagem 1 %32 Volume Control Potentiometer Cleaning, Remove the support bracket/iPod Direct board: passo 10, imagem 2 %32 Volume Control Potentiometer Cleaning, Remove the support bracket/iPod Direct board: passo 10, imagem 3 %32
    • iPod Direct: Remove all 4 marked screws. Remove the support bracket and PCB.

    • Non iPod Direct: Remove the Green and Red screws. No additional screws need to be removed.

  11. Volume Control Potentiometer Cleaning, Remove the faulty control board: passo 11, imagem 1 %32 Volume Control Potentiometer Cleaning, Remove the faulty control board: passo 11, imagem 2 %32
    • WARNING: This screw is unique and. Sort it separately.

    • Remove the 3 screws that hold the volume control board in the receiver's front faceplate.

  12. Volume Control Potentiometer Cleaning, Spray contact cleaner into the potentiometer: passo 12, imagem 1 %32 Volume Control Potentiometer Cleaning, Spray contact cleaner into the potentiometer: passo 12, imagem 2 %32
    • A little contact cleaner goes a long way. If you need to use more then 1-2 sprays, a replacement board may be required.

    • With the control board loose from the front panel, spray contact cleaner into the potentiometer. Clean up any excess contact cleaner once you are done.

  13. Volume Control Potentiometer Cleaning, Wipe away any excess contact cleaner: passo 13, imagem 1 %32
    • This fix may not be permanent and the problem may come back. Replace the board or potentiometer if this happens. Let the switch dry for 1 hour before reassembly.

    • If you do not have zipties available, tuck the wires in the fan so that they cannot easily move. This can be used as a short term solution.

    • Wipe off any excess contact cleaner on the PCB. Reinstall the board once the contact cleaner is dry.

Conclusão

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Independant of this post, I went through the same procedure to fix a volume control problem on my VSX-1015. But I went one step further: knowing the volume control could not be a good old fashion "potentiometer" (analog resistor), but rather a pulse generator, I was curious what could possibly go wrong inside it. So I de-soldered the thing (need solder suction pump), and opened it by gently plying the 4 lips holding it together. The problem was... grease, having seeped in from the axis (probably injected to generate the heavy duty quality feeling when turning the knob). So I removed the grease using cooton swabs firt, then the finest paintbrush I could find from my kid, and then cleaned the contacts and copper tracks with isopropyl alcohol - ALL VERY CAREFULLY. After having put everything back together - works like a charm now :)

bobcuyt - Responder

I certainly think I lost some of the heavy duty feeling using Deoxit to fix the problem but I'd rather lose the heavy duty feel for a more gentle knob feeling where I know the problem probably isn't coming back (I said temporary because I don't know how the unit was treated or if the unit was damaged by pushing it hard, which damaged the potentiometer.) I haven't had to mess with the other knob yet, thankfully. If there is, I clearly haven't noticed for sure so it's not enough to care about. Yeah it's now prone to slipping when you want 50 rather then 65 but I would take that over a repeat of the issue.

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