G2 LCD Replacement

mosc · Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2006 7:57 pm Post subject:

If my new synth had some kind of apparent quality of manufacture issue, I would no doubt be upset, but the expressions "piss off", "snide comments", "if you don't know the answer please don't post", are not appreciated.

T7 · Joined: Jun 19, 2006 Posts: 105 Location: Cali

Kassen · Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2006 10:04 pm Post subject:

It's not a simple question like that; even if it didn't require soldering you should return it because you can't be sure it's that part. Could also be a issue in one of the power-suply components or a fault in the board. Considering it's a 2000$ synth you shouldn't try diagnosing stuff like that yourself if you are not very sure of what you are doing; you can fry stuff, you know, it's a small chance but it's a chance that chould be avoided.

That's basically what everyone said and they said it in order to help you; that's what's up with this board. Steve should've been more carefull with (what I guess was) his jokes, you shouldn't have escalated it like that.

Now you know though and now you can make your own choice on what to do next. I understand you feel a bit stressed with the situation but do make a calm choice and come talk about synthesis here once the G2 works again.

Afro88 · Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2006 10:17 pm Post subject:

No mate, this is a community, and you're acting like a 2 year old who isn't getting his way. Often times people don't know the answer to a question that is asked around here, but they offer their advice anyway in the hope that it will help the person asking the question. When I posted here I thought perhaps my description of the site will jog someones memory and they can provide a link, which in turn would let people more electronically experienced than me determine if the lcd's are soldered or not. As it turns out, I found the site a minute or so later by doing a google image search for "nord g2" and inserted the link to help further. Unfortunately I didn't see your rolling eyes post under mine at this stage, otherwise I would have thought twice about editting my post to insert the link. Show people respect and they'll show it back to you. If you're rude to me, I'm not going to help you, and I'm sure alot of other people think that way too.

This is not a service centre or helpdesk that you are entitled to by purchasing a G2, it is a community. Members of the community have no reason to answer your question, they're not being paid, you're not an active participant in the forums, you haven't helped anyone else out with a problem yet either. They do it out of pure generosity, and if I were you I'd gratefully accept any advice that was offered, or at least state why you don't think their advice is applicable in a respectful (not arrogant) way.

mosc · Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2006 10:21 pm Post subject:

dasz · Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2006 10:28 pm Post subject:

Nodular · Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 2:23 am Post subject:

Hey T7,
you don't need any soldering. LCD replacement is nothing difficult. The only thing is when you unscrew all 7 black screws and the one under modweel, you mayght have to put some strenght to have the covering panel removed.

T7 · Joined: Jun 19, 2006 Posts: 105 Location: Cali

I just got this response from Clavia:

"Yes soldering is required

Alexander Frodinger
Clavia Technical Support"

I apologize to anyone I offended. I was having a bad day.

Thanks to everyone for your help and suggestions.

Kassen · Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 10:11 am Post subject:

monobass · Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 10:19 am Post subject:

My G2 is the probably the one thing I own that I'd get seriously depressed about if it broke.

Afro88 · Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 3:20 pm Post subject:

Ditto Steve. Well, that and my HD. I should really do another backup soon....

[quote=T7"]I apologize to anyone I offended. I was having a bad day.

Thanks to everyone for your help and suggestions.[/quote]

No problem T7. Hope it gets fixed up soon.

3phase · Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2006 11:05 am Post subject:

soldering is required to replace the LCD´s
And you void your warantie... so bring it back

for people out of warantie period... the lcd´s are standart types and can be replaced with similar tybes that fit by the dimensions and amount of characters....

T7 · Joined: Jun 19, 2006 Posts: 105 Location: Cali

Hi again all. Thanks again for your suggestions.

I did end up returning the G2 for a replacement. Get this: I was sent a replacement with hardware revision 1.4 running OS 1.1 Shocked

Needless to say I'm returning it.

blue hell · Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 12:26 pm Post subject:

Return it .. why ?

There are no hardware revisions, the number is just the steel case / paint job revision and the software can be upgraded (or down) at will. It's just as good or bad as any other.

T7 · Joined: Jun 19, 2006 Posts: 105 Location: Cali

For starters the speculation on this forum about hardware rev 1.4 having USB issues. I prefer not to take my chances.

jamos · Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 12:40 pm Post subject:

1.4 doesn't have any more USB issues than any other version of the OS, AFAIK. Irt's the same driver.

T7 · Joined: Jun 19, 2006 Posts: 105 Location: Cali

Okay guys lets not go down this road again. Wink

When I ordered the first G2 from this dealer I specifically asked for a G2 from the latest Clavia shipment. In other words hardware rev. 1.5, OS 1.4, and User manual 1.4.

In any case it's going back.

Respectfully,

T7

jksuperstar · Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 2:30 pm Post subject:

I know what your talking about...someone had posted about sending their G2 in for a USB fix, something regarding USB ground IIRC. I haven't heard or seen any comment from Clavia illustrating that this fix was retrofitted into existing units for sale. So if you're killing time to prevent headaches in the future, might as well go all the way.

monobass · Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 5:07 pm Post subject:

I have v1.4 hardware, never had a USB issue in a year of heavy use.

So have they agreed to swap for a v1.5 T7 ?

blue hell · Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 5:17 pm Post subject:

T7 · Joined: Jun 19, 2006 Posts: 105 Location: Cali

This is what I'm trying to avoid:

T7 · Joined: Jun 19, 2006 Posts: 105 Location: Cali