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Novation Launchkey mini MK3 / FLkey mini disassembly guide. I went in to fix two broken keys on an old Launchkey. In the process I compared the internals with the newer FLkey. Spoiler: There is no difference in hardware.
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This manual goes for both Lauchkey mini MK3 and FLkey, as they are similar in build.
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Flipping it upside down, shows 4 screws. After removing these screws, the whole thing still feels just as rigid.
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Next up are the clippings. I found that starting at a corner works best for me. Then carfully with a pick or screwdriver work yourway around.
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There's 4 clips on the long sides and 3 on the short sides. Be careful not to open up after undoing all clips.
Vielen Dank für die Bilder! Hat mir sehr geholfen beim Auseinanderbauen!
Ich bin froh, dass Sie etwas davon haben. Viel Glück bei der Reparatur!
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When all clips are undone, and the top and bottom shells are lose, carefully lift the back a little and then slide the top shell towards the key-bed.
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Carefully flip the top and undo the ribbon cable connecting the key-bed with the top shell.
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The keyboard is undone by unscrewing 9 screws. The keys can then be wiggled out.
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Mind that the rubber strip has a short and long feet. The short one goes to the front of the board.
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CY8C4024LQ ARM Microcontroller
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HC595 bit-shifter
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74HC4051D 8-channel analog multiplexer/demultiplexer
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74HC165D 8-bit parallel-in/serial out shift register
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74HC238D - 3-to-8 line decoder/demultiplexermxic
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STM32F401RB - STMicroelectronics STM32F401RB - High-performance access line, Arm Cortex-M4 core with DSP and FPU, 128 Kbytes of Flash memory, 84 MHz CPU, ART Accelerator. Yes, apperently it accelerates art :)
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MXIC MX25L8006E - 3V, 8M-bit[x 1/x 2] CMOS Serial flash memory
plss can you helf me find like this mother board of novation
One way is to go to a Novation dealer and ask them if they can deliver it.
The other way is to search the web with search engines, to search marketplaces like ebay, amazon or your local marketplace websites, or chines web-stores like aliexpress etc.
And if the board is hard to find, try to find, or post advertisements for other broken keyboards. Then use that part and sell the rest onward. -
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Unscrew the four screw
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Undo the ribon cable by pulling the black clamp ever so carefull.
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Remove CPU board.
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plss can you plss help me
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Undo the ribbon cable.
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Unscrew 4 screws.
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Remove the board.
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Unscrew 15 screws.
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Remove the 8 rotary knob caps from the from of the board, by simply pulling on them. The main board can now be removed.
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Removing the silicon pads as last, the midi keyboard is now fully disassembled.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
I applaud Novation for making a device that is easy to open. No hidden screws and many screw indicators make this easily to repair. Just be careful with the ribbon cables.
What I don't understand is that I had to buy a complete new Novation FLKey to get features that work better with FL Studio. But looking inside, there seems to be no difference in hardware. So why not simply release a FL Studio driver? Maybe the firmware can be snarfed...
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
I applaud Novation for making a device that is easy to open. No hidden screws and many screw indicators make this easily to repair. Just be careful with the ribbon cables.
What I don't understand is that I had to buy a complete new Novation FLKey to get features that work better with FL Studio. But looking inside, there seems to be no difference in hardware. So why not simply release a FL Studio driver? Maybe the firmware can be snarfed...
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Hello Dude, the driver files you got with your new keyboard could be altered to work with your old keyboard. I had to to play around with a usb audio interface driver once some time ago that i got working like this.
Bill
This article mostly applies to the larger 37 key model as well, but there are 2 screws in the front row that are hidden by the sticky feet. Not in the rear however. So 5 screws in the front row, 4 in the middle, and 2 in the back.
Awesome to hear. I am curious how the keys look like. Because they look like a different construction.
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