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volume problem
EmperorNorton:
Hey guys
I picked up a nice, clean Onkyo TX-8511 at a thrift for $20. Did not test it since it came with a brief warranty so I could return it if not satisfied. Brought it home, hooked it up and volume was very low. Tried some trouble shooting after opening it up. When I wiggled the large ribbon near the front, I heard an increase in volume. So I find that if I leave the ribbon at angle in the slot, it plays perfectly. See picture attached. Now, I was just going to use this on the deck this summer so not anything special.
Has anyone had experience with this type of thing? Maybe some dirt in the slot where the ribbon goes? Not sure why it plays fine when not inserted all the way but something must be loosing contact when it is inserted 100% of the way.
I will play this all weekend and make sure no other issues arise. I still have the option to return it early next week.
thanks for any advice!
Mike
OldiesButGoodies:
Emp - you may be forgot to include the pic
Sir Thrift-a-Lot:
I hate stuff with ribbon connectors. That said, try to figure out if it is a short in the cable or an issue with the connector. Most of those connectors unattach and reattach with relative ease, so try that.
The wires that they use for those ribbons are sometimes fine gauge solid rather than stranded, and sometimes the automated machines used for assembly fold the wire back rather than inserting it into the connector cleanly.
You may also have some luck with compressed air and/or DeOxit in the socket.
EmperorNorton:
no maybe about it, muchacho!!!
gracias!
OldiesButGoodies:
To be clear, you are writing that it makes normal sound output with the ribbon attached the way you show in the picture, but the volume drops if fully attached?
If that is the case I recommend looking carefully at the ribbon receptacle with the ribbon removed and perhaps blowing compressed air as Mark suggested. You may also want to look at the underside of that board for a lifted trace where the ribbon connector is soldered on, and maybe re-flow the lead in that area with the iron.
Good luck,
Pepe
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