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Introduction
***Read me: Before attempting this repair, read the provided guide notes (and warnings) for critical information.***
If your Pioneer VSX-918V Series receiver has developed control problems and would like to try and fix the problem without a new board, it may be possible to fix the problem without new parts. This guide will show you how to disassemble the receiver and use contact cleaner to clean the potentiometer as a cheap fix.
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=== Guide warnings ===
* You will be working with high voltage equipment. I am not responsible for any attained injuries (or your stupidity).
* Use common sense when following this guide. ***If you are questioning your ability to complete this repair safely, let a professional handle it.***
** ***Professionals: This is not a long term fix.*** This is for a capable home user can attempt it to try and put off a repair or replacement receiver. These boards should be replaced if you are doing a professional repair.
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=== Guide notes ===
* ***There is NO GUARANTEE this will work. The repair lifetime is also not guaranteed.***
* While this fix may repair units with dirty potentiometers for life at the expense of losing the factory heavy feel, abused units may not be as easily fixed. If the potentiometer is damaged or abused, it may be best to replace the switch assembly. While not covered in this guide, removing the front control PCB grants access to the connector(s).
* ***This WILL NOT work 100% of the time. If this does not work, the board is damaged and needs to be repaired or replaced.***