Thank you for making this. I have the identical P-71 model and spilled a glass of wine on it and a quarter of the keys stopped working. I was able to use this as a base for disassembly so i could get to the guts and clean the PCBs and membrane switches. And if any of you out there every spill liquid on the keys, DO NOT PRESS ANY OF THE KEYS after the spill. The membrane switches act like little plungers against the board and pressing the keys with liquid pooled around the switch will actually suck the liquid into the switch. best thing to do is tilt the keyboard forward and let the liquid drain away and keep it like that for a few days.
Thanks so much, one of my keys on my P-45 wasn’t working and I could find any tutorials on how to disassemble it, your video was perfect and easy to follow, now I can continue practice during quarantine and saved my self a lot of money. :)
So helpful - thanks for making this video. Extra kudos for using a hand screwdriver - I used an electric one and it still took forever to unscrew the dozens of screws! In my case I had a "broken" note, but it turned out that the mechanism for the note had somehow come unclipped, and I just pushed it back together.
You're very welcome! I think I through out half the screws so I won't need to bother with the pain again - just don't tell Yamaha! (I rarely move it around so I'm not worried about the stability of the casing). Thank you for watching!
Hello Cory... I just want to really give you a heartfelt THANK YOU for this video! After getting a stupid $150 estimate from a local repair shop last week, I decided to follow your instructions on my Yamaha-P71B (this is the same piano as yours but the Amazon version, no difference whatsoever), and of course, my F4 sharp black key had somehow cracked right at the top of the plastic, just like your piano. The G and A keys to the right were also soft, apparently because of this (maybe also because of the dust that had built up inside, who knows). The crack was right at the top so I proceeded to apply the crazy glue which seemed to fix it altogether, but with my key it became apparent that it was best to place a very small cut of a bread clip at the bottom and not the top. If anyone tries it this way, you have to make sure that the white keys do not touch that bread clip when you press them. By the way there are around 60 screws at the bottom... 11 inside... So over 70 screws, not 47! What a pain that was. If you have an electric screwdriver it will save you so much time. But I got it done and that F sharp and the adjacent keys are now back to normal. I hope it holds up over time! Thanks again!!
You're welcome Ivan! This is exactly why I decided to make the video. Many people don't realize that sometimes paying out the money for repair is either too expensive or just ridiculous if it can be fixed at home, and certainly in my case buying a new one was not an option. I'm glad you got it fixed up. And, remember you can also swap out any of the octaves to a new location on the keyboard. So you can move the repaired one to a lesser used area, and move the lesser used octaves to the middle to give yourself a brand new feeling in the centre of the keyboard. :)
Thank you sir. Going to attempt to troubleshoot tomorrow. The last 3 C notes aren't responding and a couple other random notes in that range. Hoping it's just something simple like from just being dirty or something. Good to see the process of taking it apart before attempting it myself.
I hope it does just need a cleaning. If the notes still don't work, you could try using it as midi-only via usb to trigger piano samples on a computer. I'm not sure how the electronics work, but it may be possible to do that even if the internal samples don't trigger.
@@corytoddmusic Yeah I tested to see if the midi still worked but no luck. I took it apart with no problem and saw it was pretty dirty. Gave each piece a few light taps to get the dust out and I put it back together. Initially when I tested it all the same notes weren't working. I turned it off and did something else cause I was frustrated lol. I came back it an hour or two later and everything was working fine and has been for the last day. Hopefully it doesn't give out on me anymore. Thanks again.
Thank you for posting this. What this video lacks in focus it more than makes up for in detail and explanation. Like so many other people who have left messages, this video gives me the confidence to rip open our P45 and repair it. As a note, a company named Syntaur ships replacement keys out of Texas, United States. Each key group is about $15. Based on the loose keys we have I ordered 5 key groups. Maybe some of them will just be loose screws but I only want to remove 45-ish screws one time and the key parts are returnable. Thank you again for this great video.
After reading the description of your video I decided it was time to see what's under. I had a problem with one of my keys. There was a magnet from my fridge that slide between two keys I don't know how it end up there ! Huge thanks man.
Glad to hear! I was about to respond to your comment, and accidentally dropped a guitar pick in between the keys on mine. So I'll be popping the piano open again to retrieve that - it's almost an annual task at this point. :)
Good stuff! I bought a used P-45B and I think the delivery guys were a bit rough so as a result four of the keys were dislodged. Following your instructions I was able to crack it open and fix it. Thank you. BTW. There are 57 screews holding the bottom :)
great video, appreciate you doing this. clear and helpful instructions. one thing I didn't like is the music, I think it would be better without the music or turn down the volume of the music. Thanks!
oh wow that looks easy. my C3's F key makes a clacking noise when i press it. i guess maybe the felt that lines the box thats supposed to muffle the weights fell off? dunno why just that one key tho. was just lamenting about how annoying it is that i want to upgrade to a new digital piano, but ill open it up first. thank you!
Thanks for watching! I'm curious to find out as well. I wonder if the weight just needs to be tightened somehow? If you do open it up, maybe leave a comment describing what the problem was, or looks like. Cheers.
cory, you/met gotta be nuts.....just got a p45 for $100..... yes I'm gonna repair this 2 failed keys keyboard. this low Ab is driving me nuts, keeps going up and down for 30 seconds. you/we gotta be CRAZY to do this. I'm pretty happy with the board, no rhythms, but works for major accompaniments, beethoven prokofiev etc sonatas. 43+ screws to remove...that's NUTS> Thanks bro. Douglas Gunderson, "pop the piano open is humorous.......viola piano, organ, guitar, recorders etc poet of SD CA THANKX
I just got a like new yamaha p71 (p45 clone built for amazon sales) for twenty bucks because two keys were "sticky". I opened it up and just had to pull the weight rods back into place thanks to your video. I am very grateful to you. The only other thing is that the highest group on the keyboard seems to have very low volume compared to the other groups. More so than the normal sound so I may need to replace that group but I. Trying right now to clean contacts. Thanks a lot brother!
Hey J, I own a p45 and also find the high-pitch keys to be lower in volume, needing to strike them harder to get the same perceived volume. I have read many reviews of the p45 by others that also note this, so I guess it's not a fault as such, just how this model works. To be fair, I poked the real piano that someone I know owns, and this was also the same in this regard, so maybe in the p45 it is by design...
You're very welcome. That is awesome! Have you tried listening to the higher pitch keys with and without headphones? I'm just wondering if the speakers aren't capable of producing a consistent volume across all octaves. If that is the case, you could find some inexpensive but higher quality speakers and solder them in. ;)
I think it's just the "grading" that they use to simulate the feel of a real piano. I don't have any experience with other digital pianos (other than a clavichord 20 years ago), so I don't know how the p-45 compares to other piano's in it's grading. If J's is a clone, then it might not be made to the same specs as a Yamaha.
Thx Cory! I just bought a P71 for $50 because 7 keys not so good. Just pulling the cover off showed a couple of the hammers crossed by a hammer I now have to reinstall (video on that?) and a few slightly pulled out. That's it! Wow, what a great entry to upgrade from a PSR 280. Great video and I look forward to a key breaking!
Sounds like an excellent find! I haven't had to mess around with those hammer weights (not sure what they're called), but if I do I'll be sure to get a camera in there and record it. They look like they might be flexible enough to bend back into shape... if that's what the problem is. Hopefully an easy fix. Best of luck getting it fixed!
I'm so pissed that the nature of those hinges is to fail... Just an obnoxious design! Definitely glad for the fix here, this is a fantastic tutorial. Thank you!
i really really thank sir my A# has no sound.. but after i open my p45 with your guide and clean it up with catton bud. it's work perfectly... thank again for the guide
Hi there, I have a P45 and the D4 key now doesn't work, I'm wondering how did u clean it up? I'd like to open it up but I'd like to know how you did it first haha
@@threemad676 first just follow the video how to open it.. then you have to remove keys and then you came up with (i called it motherboard) just clean it with cattonbud .. after thag i put it back together.. its work perfectly...
Thank you for the video. Inspired me to finally fix that wobbly C1 key. Just to repeat--you have to take out _all_ the screws under the keyboard, unfortunately. 🙄
Hi. Thank you so much for your helpful video. I was wondering if you could provide me with a link for the online store in the UK that does the replacement keys. Thanking you in anticipation.
The last time I looked on the ebay uk site I found a few key groupings being sold by a music store; that was over 2 years ago now.. I think it's probably best to contact a local Yamaha dealer to see if they can recommend a store or dealer. I hope that helps.
Thank you for the video!!! It helped a lot. Quick question: after putting back everything, I'm finding the keys now make a bit of sound (like rubbing against something, even squeaking or something). Did that happen to any of you? Did you add grease in the keys when you opened it? Should I maybe? I didn't remove any of the grease that was there in the first place, but thought maybe it is the problem.
You're welcome! The only squeaking sound I experienced was when I had accidentally glued the keys together. This is briefly mentioned at: 07:52 in the video. As I would press down one key it would force the key beside it to move down as well, but on a slight angle which made a squeaking noise. That mistake did eventually cause a second crack after a few months. If that is the case, use a small pair of scissors to detach the keys where the glue/breadclip has spilled over or spans the two key sections. You'll be able to see it clearly if you compare the key movement to an unrepaired key section. If the squeaking is coming from the repaired key, then that may be the case. Otherwise, I can only guess that the case was slightly misaligned when putting it back together. As for the grease, mine has so much in it that it would take considerable effort to remove it all. I'll assume that they all come out of the factory like that, so I can't see it being a problem. I hope that helps!
Great video sir, I have a P45 as well and the D4 key just stopped working, meaning there's no sound being played when I press it. Would you happen to know how I can fix it? Thank you
If you're confident taking it apart, you might be able to see if there is something preventing the key from making contact with the electronics (for lack of a better word). At least you might be able to see if it is an electronic vs mechanical problem. If it is a broken electronic trigger/contact you may be able to find a replacement with some help from google and a soldering iron, but I haven't run into that problem, so it's beyond my experience to provide a concrete solution. If it is just a problem with key making contact, you could swap keys with a less used area of the keyboard - highest or lowest octave. I hope that helps!
Thanks for sharing, I'm planing to reuse my old p35 and actually take keybed out and integrate with furniture so the height of keyboards is lower hence I can maintain comfy posture,. Anyway where did you get that double fader?
Thank you for watching! Sounds like a good project. I think it would be great to drop one of these into an old upright piano frame. That double fader is actually a home-made arduino based midi expression controller. I'm slowly putting together clips for a how-to video on building one.
Hi, great job , could you send me a picture of the orange electronic board , where the sustain pedal is connected ? I need to see the color code of resistors to repair my Yamaha p45 ,my cat has urinated on the piano. Thank you.
Hi Javier, it may be some time before I open up the piano again. I recommend contacting a Yamaha dealer and asking about replacement parts. I did have a look online to see if I could find that I/O board, but could not find it.
So much trouble aligning when putting the keys back in the case, I done it twice now and not everything is aligning correctly, will have to take it apart again tomorrow and try again.
really thanks for this video.....do you know if i get a cheaper power supplier with the same characteristics ,if it will work?......thanks anyway,really a good video you made
@@corytoddmusic thank you very much you really are so kind.......if i may ask again ,i have a problem the power does not rich to the piano and it might not be the powersupply .a friend told me that somewhere inside there is a fuse and maybe its damaged .....what is your opinion ?
You literally saved me hundreds of dollars on this in my mind before I looked it up this piano had chipboards all over and pressure pads lol then you show us just how cheap these things are to make I just can't believe the black keys are all one molded piece that uses its own structure as suspension to spring load the keys these pianos are expensive new smfh horrible design
That was my situation. I couldn't afford a new piano... so I had no choice but to find a solution. It's also fun to open up electronics and see how they work. Even things like computer monitors can be easily fixed quite often, with a little soldering knowledge; but you need to be careful. I'm hoping to upgrade the piano one day to one with proper hammer action, a Kawai or higher quality Yamaha.
Hey, hope you see this, some guy in my area is selling his P45 for just 150€ because the A3 key "sometimes has a little heavier resistance to it when pressing it down" but it still produces sound. Would you reckon that this could be fixed the same way?
"Goop" would be my best answer. :) I have guitar picks, potato chip crumbs , a few spilled coffees (and even spilled beer sometimes) that I find in my keyboard. It probably just needs a good cleaning!
Our Yamaha piano is having a slightly different problem, I wonder if you could shed some light on it. The keys "clack" when played, and my son says it takes more pressure to get good sound. He plays frequently throughout the day and he is a vigorous pianist 😏. We've had it for about 6 years. Does this sound like key fix/replacement is the solution? Thanks!
Actually, I had this exact problem in the first year with my Yamaha. I spent a couple of days trying to figure out the problem. The solution for me was to adjust the sensitivity settings. I believe there are 3 different settings, here is the information on how to adjust it (very easy to do): usa.yamaha.com/support/faq/pianos/9516.html If that doesn't fix the problem I'm not sure what will. I hope that helps!
Hi. I have a Yamaha P115 model. I recently noticed that two keys are becoming wobbly. Do you think the inside is the same line yours. I could try n find a technician but I am curious. I’d like to attempt to do it myself.
Leila - Sorry I didn't see your comment earlier! It looks like it's the same keyboard overall, but the p-115 has better speakers and it allows for more samples (polyphony) to be triggered at the same time. I can't say for sure, and I wouldn't want to mess with your warranty... but I'm the kind of person that just starts unscrewing devices to see if I can get access - just go slowly, and watch for wires/cables that might need to be unplugged before completely opening the shell/outer casing - I hope that helps!
Hey, I have the same piano, the p-45 digital piano, but the ribbon thin rectangular ribbon cable snapped a little bit and there's no sound coming out whenever I press the keys. is it possible to replace the ribbon cable connecting the keyboard to the circuit?
If the cable in the p115 is the same as the p45, then you can get one here: www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=www.fullcompass.com/prod/534500-yamaha-wg318100-flat-27-pin-350mm-ribbon-cable-for-p-115&ved=2ahUKEwiLr8-8nPv0AhUWCM0KHQTCCFEQFnoECAcQAQ&usg=AOvVaw0yxIMbHS1a_srq2fSSnJq3 You may need to call yamaha to check, or see if you can order one directly from them. I hope that helps!
Do you think it might be an idea to replace a group of keys from the extreme right side, that are "almost never" touched ? (Put the broken there because one uses it very seldon)
Hi Marcos. It is a good idea! I swapped out my middle 2 octaves with highest and lowest. So my repaired keys are in the less used areas now. I actually filmed it all, but lost most of the clips, so I scrapped the video!
Really good video, bug i was wondering what other problems you've had witt this keyboard, i have the p45 but for some reason the F4# doesnt work and i thought it was dust so i cleaned it but now it still doesnt work and some key have double sounds or doesnt recognize the pressure :( you have any recomendations or some videos that will hopefully help?
Thanks for watching! I haven't had any other problems with the P-45. As for what might be causing problems with yours, the only thing I can think of is that the Function key is stuck and causing problems. But it sounds more serious than that. Have you opened it up to see if that F# key is broken?
Yamaha still doesnt gives individual action keys with spring like roland and gives a cheap plastic ocatve keys which are likely to get broken over time
I know the Kawai digital pianos have a really nice hammer mechanism. I'll check out the Roland to see what they do. I think the high end Yamaha pianos do have independent hammer mechanisms.... not sure. I wish I could grab a real Bösendorfer or Steinway for a couple hundred dollars and play the day away! I guy can dream! :)
Karen, I'm afraid I don't know for certain how to fix that. I do know that the p-45 has, what I believe is called a "Switching Jack" for the audio. When headphones are plugged into the unit, there is a physical switch in the jack that interrupts the speaker circuit, so electricity get's cut from the speakers and diverted into the headphones. Is it possible that there is something still stuck inside the headphone port/jack? For example, I have headphones with the small 1/8" plug (like you might use on a phone) and in order to plug them into the piano, I use an adaptor for the larger 1/4" piano Jack. If it's not an adaptor still in there, then, if you have kids running around somewhere; it might be a ham sandwich, or literally anything else! :) If you can't see anything in there then you might need to replace the jack, but there's no way to know for sure from here. Hope that helps!
@@corytoddmusic Thank you! That gives us a place to start. We have been trying to figure out what the issue is ourselves without needing to pay for a repair. I appreciate you taking the time to give me a reply! Blessings on your work and day!
Can a broken key like this cause issues with touch sensitivity I wonder? I've looked at the contact strip on mine and it seems fine, but key that occasionally barks at me for no reason is broken in exactly this way. Hoping this fix will somehow solve the touch sensitivity issue but that doesn't seem logical
It may just be that the sensitivity settings were accidentally changed - more info here: usa.yamaha.com/support/faq/pianos/9516.html I have had that (barking) problem when using the piano as a midi controller (when the buffer can't keep up). Otherwise, I'm not sure what the problem might be.
That's a good question. I don't recall having to tear across any stickers or seals. I do recall seeing a QA sticker, but that's all. I'll have a good look next time I pop it open, but that might not be for a while. Hopefully somebody else will leave a comment before then.
I just replaced my USB b midi port for my P-45, around a month and a half to 2 months ago, and it's already broken again. I've gotta once again either replace it or re-solder it, but it really sucks how long it lasted. If anyone needs help replacing their midi port or one of the other ports let me know and i can try to help.
Do you happen to know the problem, if piano was dropped from 3 feet and now half of the keys are stock, not pressing at all, something got miss-shifted inside perhaps?
In the video you'll see the metal weights on that back of the keys... I wonder if they are stuck together? If you open it up you might be able to see. Just remember to unplug it, and leave it for 20 min (generic rule of thumb).
I have broken 3 keys over a 5 year period (although one was due to an improper fix). I am certain that this is largely the result of completely improper playing, banging the keys, instead of leaning and pushing. I''m certain that better technique makes all the difference!
Dear sir.... I had a major problem recently on my p45 such that when I switch on the piano the red light next to the power button keeps on flashing without any stop... And NONE of the keys are working too I believe to have mistakenly forgotten to switch off the piano so it was on overnight I believe.. What might be the reason for this to occur ?? Can it be fixed fast Thank you 🙏
Shane, unfortunately I have no idea what would cause that problem. If I come across any information on it (or encounter the problem myself) I'll gladly share any info here.
Thanks for watching. I had a good look at the white keys the last time I opened up the piano. The white keys are quite solid looking. I would try just tightening the screws across the the top of the octave segments. If that doesnt fix the problem, you would need to remove an entire octave segment, which is just a matter of removing the screws along the top of the segment, then gently pulling the segment toward the front of the keybed, then up and out. It is quite easy if you take your time. You would probably want to wear gloves, as there is quite a bit of machine oil/grease in there and it will get on your hands. Once removed you would be able to see any cracks. It's quite easy to do, and if required you can also buy new octave segments online You can also switch the position of the segments. Exchanging the lowest octave with a more heavily played one. I have done that as well, and it made a big difference. I Hope that helps. :)
Sorry, I just saw that you mentioned the P255. I'm not sure if they use the same key segments/mechanism as the p-35... They do look the same: syntaur.com/keys.php?key=K23Z
Here is a link for purchasing individual keys: syntaur.com/keys.php?key=K64U I was sure that I had found full octaves on ebay previously, but now I can't find any. I'll post the link here if I manage to find them.
Very usefull video, one of the keys in my p45 has a scratchy feels and make a scratchy noise when pressed, do you have any idea of what the issue might be? Thanks
I haven't experienced that on mine. If yours is no longer under warranty, pop it open and see if it just needs a little cleaning between the keys. It looks like they apply quite a bit of grease during production, to keep the action smooth. So any thicker dirt, crumbs, sand etc. could easily build up in the greased parts and cause that scratching.
Hi Alessandro, my p45 had an intermittently very scratchy c key, after a load of dirt got dumped onto the keys, I guess the vacuum cleaner wasn't able to suck all of it out. I followed this guide by Cory to open the piano and remove the key bed as he shows. I was then able to remove the one-octave span set of keys (white & black) that included the scratchy key by undoing the 4 screws that retain those keys. Once you have undone the 4 screws, you will see you can lift+slide those keys out of the key bed. Each key has a box like slot underneath it into which the tip of the corresponding weighted arm for that key pokes. I found that the box like slot for the scratchy key had ingested several bits of grit that had ended up mixed into the grease. I removed all the grease from the slot and from the corresponding end of the arm, and then applied some clean grease. Now I have re-assembled everything the key is butter smooth! Thanks for the great guide on dismantling the piano Cory :) Anyone can attempt this fix if they have a suitable cross-head screwdriver and take their time.
It might be best to call Yamaha and see if they have an answer - It may require waiting on the phone for a while. I'm not sure what would cause that problem. :(
Trying to fix a friends p35. Big sections no keys working, Opened and cleaned but no joy. Also when reconnecting the white 'tape' wires the connections are looking a little frayed so wondering if that is the problem. anyone had similar problems?
My cat used my P-45 keyboard as a jump off point and the keyboard crashed to the ground.. the keys stopped working and I'm going to fix it using this video. Thanks!!
Uh oh. I'm assuming you're talking about the ribbon cable. There should be a sturdy edge on the sides that help to get a grip when pulling, and there may be a clip on the under side that needs to be released (there isn't on mine). I think I had to run my finger nail across the seem where it connects, the first time I released it. But yeah, don't force it, just a steady wiggle should do the trick.
If you remove a set of black keys, you should be able to access the white keys beneath. I haven't needed to fix one yet, but if I do; I'll be sure to make a video about it. ;)
You do not clarify "broken" keys. You mean physically broken plastic. Most problems are electronic such as broken polyphony, no sound when pressed with specific keys, etc
I should point out that it was 3 years before the first key broke. For the price range this has been an excellent piano for learning/relearning, and I would still recommend the model to anyone looking for an entry level digital piano.
@@corytoddmusic Yes but I also was thinking on the p-125 that has the same system but cost more than this (I watched a dissembly video too). The thing I don't like is just the flexible pastic on the keys, it should use hinges. My 20 years casio is low end but still in perfect condition, just dust and some scratches on the case.
@@joselu90, The Casio Privia series seems to have a good reputation, and it looks like the keys pivot on an axle. I've never tried one, but I am curious about them.
Hey, hope you see this, some guy in my area is selling his P45 for just 150€ because the A3 key "sometimes has a little heavier resistance to it when pressing it down" but it still produces sound. Would you reckon that this could be fixed the same way?
Thank you for making this. I have the identical P-71 model and spilled a glass of wine on it and a quarter of the keys stopped working. I was able to use this as a base for disassembly so i could get to the guts and clean the PCBs and membrane switches. And if any of you out there every spill liquid on the keys, DO NOT PRESS ANY OF THE KEYS after the spill. The membrane switches act like little plungers against the board and pressing the keys with liquid pooled around the switch will actually suck the liquid into the switch. best thing to do is tilt the keyboard forward and let the liquid drain away and keep it like that for a few days.
Hey - Thanks for the info. I've had a few coffee spills, but nothing serious yet. I hope you got everything working okay.
Thanks so much, one of my keys on my P-45 wasn’t working and I could find any tutorials on how to disassemble it, your video was perfect and easy to follow, now I can continue practice during quarantine and saved my self a lot of money. :)
Did it work?
@@tsunadesenjusohma yes I actually have taken mine apart a couple of times now
@@RoshanD.Ra1 I’m glad! I was actually planning on buying a P45 so this video might come In handy one day
So helpful - thanks for making this video. Extra kudos for using a hand screwdriver - I used an electric one and it still took forever to unscrew the dozens of screws! In my case I had a "broken" note, but it turned out that the mechanism for the note had somehow come unclipped, and I just pushed it back together.
You're very welcome! I think I through out half the screws so I won't need to bother with the pain again - just don't tell Yamaha! (I rarely move it around so I'm not worried about the stability of the casing). Thank you for watching!
Thank you! Just finished my successful surgery, thanks to you!
Excellent! I'm glad you found this helpful!
Hello Cory... I just want to really give you a heartfelt THANK YOU for this video! After getting a stupid $150 estimate from a local repair shop last week, I decided to follow your instructions on my Yamaha-P71B (this is the same piano as yours but the Amazon version, no difference whatsoever), and of course, my F4 sharp black key had somehow cracked right at the top of the plastic, just like your piano. The G and A keys to the right were also soft, apparently because of this (maybe also because of the dust that had built up inside, who knows). The crack was right at the top so I proceeded to apply the crazy glue which seemed to fix it altogether, but with my key it became apparent that it was best to place a very small cut of a bread clip at the bottom and not the top. If anyone tries it this way, you have to make sure that the white keys do not touch that bread clip when you press them.
By the way there are around 60 screws at the bottom... 11 inside... So over 70 screws, not 47! What a pain that was. If you have an electric screwdriver it will save you so much time. But I got it done and that F sharp and the adjacent keys are now back to normal. I hope it holds up over time! Thanks again!!
You're welcome Ivan! This is exactly why I decided to make the video. Many people don't realize that sometimes paying out the money for repair is either too expensive or just ridiculous if it can be fixed at home, and certainly in my case buying a new one was not an option. I'm glad you got it fixed up. And, remember you can also swap out any of the octaves to a new location on the keyboard. So you can move the repaired one to a lesser used area, and move the lesser used octaves to the middle to give yourself a brand new feeling in the centre of the keyboard. :)
@@corytoddmusic didn't even think of that... Thanks for the tip
Thank you sir. Going to attempt to troubleshoot tomorrow. The last 3 C notes aren't responding and a couple other random notes in that range. Hoping it's just something simple like from just being dirty or something. Good to see the process of taking it apart before attempting it myself.
I hope it does just need a cleaning. If the notes still don't work, you could try using it as midi-only via usb to trigger piano samples on a computer. I'm not sure how the electronics work, but it may be possible to do that even if the internal samples don't trigger.
@@corytoddmusic Yeah I tested to see if the midi still worked but no luck. I took it apart with no problem and saw it was pretty dirty. Gave each piece a few light taps to get the dust out and I put it back together.
Initially when I tested it all the same notes weren't working. I turned it off and did something else cause I was frustrated lol. I came back it an hour or two later and everything was working fine and has been for the last day. Hopefully it doesn't give out on me anymore. Thanks again.
Thank you for posting this. What this video lacks in focus it more than makes up for in detail and explanation. Like so many other people who have left messages, this video gives me the confidence to rip open our P45 and repair it. As a note, a company named Syntaur ships replacement keys out of Texas, United States. Each key group is about $15. Based on the loose keys we have I ordered 5 key groups. Maybe some of them will just be loose screws but I only want to remove 45-ish screws one time and the key parts are returnable. Thank you again for this great video.
After reading the description of your video I decided it was time to see what's under. I had a problem with one of my keys. There was a magnet from my fridge that slide between two keys I don't know how it end up there ! Huge thanks man.
Glad to hear! I was about to respond to your comment, and accidentally dropped a guitar pick in between the keys on mine. So I'll be popping the piano open again to retrieve that - it's almost an annual task at this point. :)
Good stuff! I bought a used P-45B and I think the delivery guys were a bit rough so as a result four of the keys were dislodged. Following your instructions I was able to crack it open and fix it. Thank you. BTW. There are 57 screews holding the bottom :)
Glad to hear you were able to fix it!
I was playing Rondo Alla Turca, and sudenly this happened to me, d6, g#6 ,d7 and g#7 stopped working. I will try this now, hope this works!
Yeah, it works! i just cleared the dust
great video, appreciate you doing this. clear and helpful instructions. one thing I didn't like is the music, I think it would be better without the music or turn down the volume of the music. Thanks!
Same here. It's complicated enough without being distracted by that.
Hey Cory, i had a Problem with on of my keys and i couldn't fix it until I've seen your Video. Great Tutorial. Thank s a lot 🙏🏻
Excellent. I'm glad you found the video helpful! Thank you for watching :)
Thank you Cory, really well done and a huge help on my P-45 I'm going to see what is clicking on my P-125 as well. Good health and happiness to you...
You're welcome Jon. All the best to you and thank you for watching!
Very informative and clearly show about weak point.
Thank you! Noticed a clacking in my piano today, was able to get it fixed and put back together thanks to you. Cheers!
Glad to hear it! That's what happened to me, finally got tired of the noise and decided to pop open the piano. :)
oh wow that looks easy. my C3's F key makes a clacking noise when i press it. i guess maybe the felt that lines the box thats supposed to muffle the weights fell off? dunno why just that one key tho. was just lamenting about how annoying it is that i want to upgrade to a new digital piano, but ill open it up first. thank you!
Thanks for watching! I'm curious to find out as well. I wonder if the weight just needs to be tightened somehow? If you do open it up, maybe leave a comment describing what the problem was, or looks like. Cheers.
cory, you/met gotta be nuts.....just got a p45 for $100..... yes I'm gonna repair this 2 failed keys keyboard.
this low Ab is driving me nuts, keeps going up and down for 30 seconds. you/we gotta be CRAZY to do this.
I'm pretty happy with the board, no rhythms, but works for major accompaniments, beethoven prokofiev etc sonatas.
43+ screws to remove...that's NUTS> Thanks bro. Douglas Gunderson, "pop the piano open is humorous.......viola
piano, organ, guitar, recorders etc poet of SD CA THANKX
I just got a like new yamaha p71 (p45 clone built for amazon sales) for twenty bucks because two keys were "sticky". I opened it up and just had to pull the weight rods back into place thanks to your video. I am very grateful to you. The only other thing is that the highest group on the keyboard seems to have very low volume compared to the other groups. More so than the normal sound so I may need to replace that group but I. Trying right now to clean contacts. Thanks a lot brother!
Hey J, I own a p45 and also find the high-pitch keys to be lower in volume, needing to strike them harder to get the same perceived volume. I have read many reviews of the p45 by others that also note this, so I guess it's not a fault as such, just how this model works. To be fair, I poked the real piano that someone I know owns, and this was also the same in this regard, so maybe in the p45 it is by design...
You're very welcome. That is awesome! Have you tried listening to the higher pitch keys with and without headphones? I'm just wondering if the speakers aren't capable of producing a consistent volume across all octaves. If that is the case, you could find some inexpensive but higher quality speakers and solder them in. ;)
I think it's just the "grading" that they use to simulate the feel of a real piano. I don't have any experience with other digital pianos (other than a clavichord 20 years ago), so I don't know how the p-45 compares to other piano's in it's grading. If J's is a clone, then it might not be made to the same specs as a Yamaha.
oops... I meant to say "Clavinova".
@@corytoddmusic ya I think it's just by design. They are audible just very light. Thanks again my friend!
Thx Cory! I just bought a P71 for $50 because 7 keys not so good. Just pulling the cover off showed a couple of the hammers crossed by a hammer I now have to reinstall (video on that?) and a few slightly pulled out. That's it! Wow, what a great entry to upgrade from a PSR 280. Great video and I look forward to a key breaking!
Sounds like an excellent find! I haven't had to mess around with those hammer weights (not sure what they're called), but if I do I'll be sure to get a camera in there and record it. They look like they might be flexible enough to bend back into shape... if that's what the problem is. Hopefully an easy fix. Best of luck getting it fixed!
I'm so pissed that the nature of those hinges is to fail... Just an obnoxious design! Definitely glad for the fix here, this is a fantastic tutorial. Thank you!
Also, I found the replacement part on Syntaur! just an FYI for anyone who might want that, it's about $30 bucks figuring in shipping in the US.
i really really thank sir
my A# has no sound.. but after i open my p45 with your guide and clean it up with catton bud. it's work perfectly... thank again for the guide
Hi there, I have a P45 and the D4 key now doesn't work, I'm wondering how did u clean it up? I'd like to open it up but I'd like to know how you did it first haha
@@threemad676 first just follow the video how to open it.. then you have to remove keys and then you came up with (i called it motherboard) just clean it with cattonbud .. after thag i put it back together.. its work perfectly...
@@threemad676 maybe u have to rub it on motherboard gantely
@@willdanand6165 Thank you so so much, will try it today
Need to fix some wobbling keys on my piano. Great video. Thanks
Thank you for the video. Inspired me to finally fix that wobbly C1 key.
Just to repeat--you have to take out _all_ the screws under the keyboard, unfortunately. 🙄
Men really thank you. ¡This video is really helpful!
Thanks for this very pleasant how-to video 😊
Haha. I think another viewer found the sequenced background music a little too intense, so I'm glad you found it soothing! :) Thank you for watching!
YOU HAVE SAVED MY LIFE, LOL.... THANK YOU SO MUNCH...I've followed your steps by step video and it just worked perfectly . Thanks, bud.
Haha - That is great news! You're welcome.
Hi. Thank you so much for your helpful video. I was wondering if you could provide me with a link for the online store in the UK that does the replacement keys. Thanking you in anticipation.
The last time I looked on the ebay uk site I found a few key groupings being sold by a music store; that was over 2 years ago now.. I think it's probably best to contact a local Yamaha dealer to see if they can recommend a store or dealer. I hope that helps.
@@corytoddmusic Thanks so much 🙏
one of my p45 keys broke this is really helpful!!
Thank you for the video!!! It helped a lot. Quick question: after putting back everything, I'm finding the keys now make a bit of sound (like rubbing against something, even squeaking or something). Did that happen to any of you? Did you add grease in the keys when you opened it? Should I maybe? I didn't remove any of the grease that was there in the first place, but thought maybe it is the problem.
You're welcome! The only squeaking sound I experienced was when I had accidentally glued the keys together. This is briefly mentioned at: 07:52 in the video. As I would press down one key it would force the key beside it to move down as well, but on a slight angle which made a squeaking noise. That mistake did eventually cause a second crack after a few months. If that is the case, use a small pair of scissors to detach the keys where the glue/breadclip has spilled over or spans the two key sections. You'll be able to see it clearly if you compare the key movement to an unrepaired key section. If the squeaking is coming from the repaired key, then that may be the case. Otherwise, I can only guess that the case was slightly misaligned when putting it back together. As for the grease, mine has so much in it that it would take considerable effort to remove it all. I'll assume that they all come out of the factory like that, so I can't see it being a problem. I hope that helps!
Thank you:)
nice job thanks. helped me fix my P45
Vielen Dank. Konnte dank deiner Hilfe mein Piano reparieren!
Gern geschehen!
Great video sir, I have a P45 as well and the D4 key just stopped working, meaning there's no sound being played when I press it. Would you happen to know how I can fix it? Thank you
If you're confident taking it apart, you might be able to see if there is something preventing the key from making contact with the electronics (for lack of a better word). At least you might be able to see if it is an electronic vs mechanical problem. If it is a broken electronic trigger/contact you may be able to find a replacement with some help from google and a soldering iron, but I haven't run into that problem, so it's beyond my experience to provide a concrete solution. If it is just a problem with key making contact, you could swap keys with a less used area of the keyboard - highest or lowest octave. I hope that helps!
@@corytoddmusic Great advice sir, thank you so much for the help
Well done!
THANK
YOU
Wow I searched for this video for a LONG time
Thanks for sharing, I'm planing to reuse my old p35 and actually take keybed out and integrate with furniture so the height of keyboards is lower hence I can maintain comfy posture,. Anyway where did you get that double fader?
Thank you for watching! Sounds like a good project. I think it would be great to drop one of these into an old upright piano frame. That double fader is actually a home-made arduino based midi expression controller. I'm slowly putting together clips for a how-to video on building one.
@@corytoddmusic o yeah old piano is not bad idea as well (if space is not an issue :D) . I though you made it.
Hi, great job , could you send me a picture of the orange electronic board , where the sustain pedal is connected ? I need to see the color code of resistors to repair my Yamaha p45 ,my cat has urinated on the piano. Thank you.
Hi Javier, it may be some time before I open up the piano again. I recommend contacting a Yamaha dealer and asking about replacement parts. I did have a look online to see if I could find that I/O board, but could not find it.
So much trouble aligning when putting the keys back in the case, I done it twice now and not everything is aligning correctly, will have to take it apart again tomorrow and try again.
really thanks for this video.....do you know if i get a cheaper power supplier with the same characteristics ,if it will work?......thanks anyway,really a good video you made
Just make sure you replacement power supply has the same specs: www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/PA150--yamaha-pa150-power-supply
@@corytoddmusic thank you very much you really are so kind.......if i may ask again ,i have a problem the power does not rich to the piano and it might not be the powersupply .a friend told me that somewhere inside there is a fuse and maybe its damaged .....what is your opinion ?
You literally saved me hundreds of dollars on this in my mind before I looked it up this piano had chipboards all over and pressure pads lol then you show us just how cheap these things are to make I just can't believe the black keys are all one molded piece that uses its own structure as suspension to spring load the keys these pianos are expensive new smfh horrible design
That was my situation. I couldn't afford a new piano... so I had no choice but to find a solution. It's also fun to open up electronics and see how they work. Even things like computer monitors can be easily fixed quite often, with a little soldering knowledge; but you need to be careful. I'm hoping to upgrade the piano one day to one with proper hammer action, a Kawai or higher quality Yamaha.
Nice. Great creative fix. 👍
Hey, hope you see this, some guy in my area is selling his P45 for just 150€ because the A3 key "sometimes has a little heavier resistance to it when pressing it down" but it still produces sound. Would you reckon that this could be fixed the same way?
"Goop" would be my best answer. :) I have guitar picks, potato chip crumbs , a few spilled coffees (and even spilled beer sometimes) that I find in my keyboard. It probably just needs a good cleaning!
Thanks a lot!!!! It was very useful guide for me! I've found everything what i need
Great...the third D of my Yamaha p45 sticks down I've to pull it up....can you tell me how to fix it...??
I'd say: pop the piano open, have a look inside. See if anything is stuck between the keys!
Our Yamaha piano is having a slightly different problem, I wonder if you could shed some light on it. The keys "clack" when played, and my son says it takes more pressure to get good sound. He plays frequently throughout the day and he is a vigorous pianist 😏. We've had it for about 6 years. Does this sound like key fix/replacement is the solution? Thanks!
Actually, I had this exact problem in the first year with my Yamaha. I spent a couple of days trying to figure out the problem. The solution for me was to adjust the sensitivity settings. I believe there are 3 different settings, here is the information on how to adjust it (very easy to do): usa.yamaha.com/support/faq/pianos/9516.html
If that doesn't fix the problem I'm not sure what will. I hope that helps!
@@corytoddmusic thank you! I appreciate your help. ☺
Hi. I have a Yamaha P115 model. I recently noticed that two keys are becoming wobbly. Do you think the inside is the same line yours. I could try n find a technician but I am curious. I’d like to attempt to do it myself.
Leila - Sorry I didn't see your comment earlier! It looks like it's the same keyboard overall, but the p-115 has better speakers and it allows for more samples (polyphony) to be triggered at the same time. I can't say for sure, and I wouldn't want to mess with your warranty... but I'm the kind of person that just starts unscrewing devices to see if I can get access - just go slowly, and watch for wires/cables that might need to be unplugged before completely opening the shell/outer casing - I hope that helps!
Hey, I have the same piano, the p-45 digital piano, but the ribbon thin rectangular ribbon cable snapped a little bit and there's no sound coming out whenever I press the keys. is it possible to replace the ribbon cable connecting the keyboard to the circuit?
If the cable in the p115 is the same as the p45, then you can get one here: www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=www.fullcompass.com/prod/534500-yamaha-wg318100-flat-27-pin-350mm-ribbon-cable-for-p-115&ved=2ahUKEwiLr8-8nPv0AhUWCM0KHQTCCFEQFnoECAcQAQ&usg=AOvVaw0yxIMbHS1a_srq2fSSnJq3
You may need to call yamaha to check, or see if you can order one directly from them. I hope that helps!
Do you think it might be an idea to replace a group of keys from the extreme right side, that are "almost never" touched ? (Put the broken there because one uses it very seldon)
Hi Marcos. It is a good idea! I swapped out my middle 2 octaves with highest and lowest. So my repaired keys are in the less used areas now. I actually filmed it all, but lost most of the clips, so I scrapped the video!
Thankyou. Had some issues with wobbly camera 🤢.
Uh oh. I hope I didn't make you sea sick! :) I'm trying to upgrade my gear as I go along.
Really good video, bug i was wondering what other problems you've had witt this keyboard, i have the p45 but for some reason the F4# doesnt work and i thought it was dust so i cleaned it but now it still doesnt work and some key have double sounds or doesnt recognize the pressure :( you have any recomendations or some videos that will hopefully help?
Thanks for watching! I haven't had any other problems with the P-45. As for what might be causing problems with yours, the only thing I can think of is that the Function key is stuck and causing problems. But it sounds more serious than that. Have you opened it up to see if that F# key is broken?
Thank you.
Only looking at this to see if it's worth taking it apart to fix my midi port
Thank you, it help me a lot !!
Excellent. Thank you for watching, Miguel!
Yamaha still doesnt gives individual action keys with spring like roland and gives a cheap plastic ocatve keys which are likely to get broken over time
I know the Kawai digital pianos have a really nice hammer mechanism. I'll check out the Roland to see what they do. I think the high end Yamaha pianos do have independent hammer mechanisms.... not sure. I wish I could grab a real Bösendorfer or Steinway for a couple hundred dollars and play the day away! I guy can dream! :)
Quick question: we plugged in headphones and now we can't get the sound to work without the headphones being plugged in now. Any ideas how to fix?
Karen, I'm afraid I don't know for certain how to fix that. I do know that the p-45 has, what I believe is called a "Switching Jack" for the audio. When headphones are plugged into the unit, there is a physical switch in the jack that interrupts the speaker circuit, so electricity get's cut from the speakers and diverted into the headphones. Is it possible that there is something still stuck inside the headphone port/jack? For example, I have headphones with the small 1/8" plug (like you might use on a phone) and in order to plug them into the piano, I use an adaptor for the larger 1/4" piano Jack. If it's not an adaptor still in there, then, if you have kids running around somewhere; it might be a ham sandwich, or literally anything else! :) If you can't see anything in there then you might need to replace the jack, but there's no way to know for sure from here. Hope that helps!
@@corytoddmusic Thank you! That gives us a place to start. We have been trying to figure out what the issue is ourselves without needing to pay for a repair. I appreciate you taking the time to give me a reply! Blessings on your work and day!
Can a broken key like this cause issues with touch sensitivity I wonder? I've looked at the contact strip on mine and it seems fine, but key that occasionally barks at me for no reason is broken in exactly this way. Hoping this fix will somehow solve the touch sensitivity issue but that doesn't seem logical
It may just be that the sensitivity settings were accidentally changed - more info here: usa.yamaha.com/support/faq/pianos/9516.html
I have had that (barking) problem when using the piano as a midi controller (when the buffer can't keep up). Otherwise, I'm not sure what the problem might be.
Are there any warranty seals inside the piano?
That's a good question. I don't recall having to tear across any stickers or seals. I do recall seeing a QA sticker, but that's all. I'll have a good look next time I pop it open, but that might not be for a while. Hopefully somebody else will leave a comment before then.
I just replaced my USB b midi port for my P-45, around a month and a half to 2 months ago, and it's already broken again. I've gotta once again either replace it or re-solder it, but it really sucks how long it lasted. If anyone needs help replacing their midi port or one of the other ports let me know and i can try to help.
Thanks for the video! 😀🎹
Do you happen to know the problem, if piano was dropped from 3 feet and now half of the keys are stock, not pressing at all, something got miss-shifted inside perhaps?
In the video you'll see the metal weights on that back of the keys... I wonder if they are stuck together? If you open it up you might be able to see. Just remember to unplug it, and leave it for 20 min (generic rule of thumb).
@@corytoddmusic thanks, already fixed it
How often do oryx break is this something that needs to be done often?
I have broken 3 keys over a 5 year period (although one was due to an improper fix). I am certain that this is largely the result of completely improper playing, banging the keys, instead of leaning and pushing. I''m certain that better technique makes all the difference!
Dear sir....
I had a major problem recently on my p45 such that when I switch on the piano the red light next to the power button keeps on flashing without any stop... And NONE of the keys are working too
I believe to have mistakenly forgotten to switch off the piano so it was on overnight I believe..
What might be the reason for this to occur ?? Can it be fixed fast
Thank you 🙏
Shane, unfortunately I have no idea what would cause that problem. If I come across any information on it (or encounter the problem myself) I'll gladly share any info here.
@@corytoddmusic Ok sir thank you
Hello! A question. Can keys of different octaves be interchanged? I don't use low octaves much and could use them as a replacement
Yes Sergio, that's exactly what I did. It made the centre octaves feel like new piano!
@@corytoddmusic Today I saw this video with my father, the other weekend you will be our guide in the repair of my Yamaha P-125. Thank you very much!
thanks
Thanks for sharing, what about a loose white key of YAMAHA P255 ?
Thanks for watching. I had a good look at the white keys the last time I opened up the piano. The white keys are quite solid looking. I would try just tightening the screws across the the top of the octave segments. If that doesnt fix the problem, you would need to remove an entire octave segment, which is just a matter of removing the screws along the top of the segment, then gently pulling the segment toward the front of the keybed, then up and out. It is quite easy if you take your time. You would probably want to wear gloves, as there is quite a bit of machine oil/grease in there and it will get on your hands. Once removed you would be able to see any cracks. It's quite easy to do, and if required you can also buy new octave segments online You can also switch the position of the segments. Exchanging the lowest octave with a more heavily played one. I have done that as well, and it made a big difference. I Hope that helps. :)
Sorry, I just saw that you mentioned the P255. I'm not sure if they use the same key segments/mechanism as the p-35... They do look the same: syntaur.com/keys.php?key=K23Z
@@corytoddmusic Thanks for the advise, I'll try it later.
Thanks for this good video tutorial. Do you know where i can find white keys (1 octave) in market? I have problem with that and i can't find it
Here is a link for purchasing individual keys: syntaur.com/keys.php?key=K64U
I was sure that I had found full octaves on ebay previously, but now I can't find any. I'll post the link here if I manage to find them.
@@corytoddmusic thanks for the information 👍
When I press the a key softly It still plays loud. Whats up with that
Superman finger! Jk. You can adjust the sensitivity, so it may be this: usa.yamaha.com/support/faq/pianos/9516.html
@@corytoddmusic Thank you so much
Very usefull video, one of the keys in my p45 has a scratchy feels and make a scratchy noise when pressed, do you have any idea of what the issue might be? Thanks
I haven't experienced that on mine. If yours is no longer under warranty, pop it open and see if it just needs a little cleaning between the keys. It looks like they apply quite a bit of grease during production, to keep the action smooth. So any thicker dirt, crumbs, sand etc. could easily build up in the greased parts and cause that scratching.
@@corytoddmusic Thank you for your help
Hi Alessandro, my p45 had an intermittently very scratchy c key, after a load of dirt got dumped onto the keys, I guess the vacuum cleaner wasn't able to suck all of it out.
I followed this guide by Cory to open the piano and remove the key bed as he shows. I was then able to remove the one-octave span set of keys (white & black) that included the scratchy key by undoing the 4 screws that retain those keys.
Once you have undone the 4 screws, you will see you can lift+slide those keys out of the key bed. Each key has a box like slot underneath it into which the tip of the corresponding weighted arm for that key pokes.
I found that the box like slot for the scratchy key had ingested several bits of grit that had ended up mixed into the grease. I removed all the grease from the slot and from the corresponding end of the arm, and then applied some clean grease.
Now I have re-assembled everything the key is butter smooth! Thanks for the great guide on dismantling the piano Cory :) Anyone can attempt this fix if they have a suitable cross-head screwdriver and take their time.
Great video. But what if 2 keys don't have any sounds I opened exactly like in video but everything is OK. Is about AA# minor. Thanks!
My problem is almost the same. F# first sounded kinda louder than the other keys. Now it occasionally produces no sound at all.
are all the screws the same?
I believe there were 3 types. 1 each for outer case, ribbon holder and key bed.
Saved me!!
Thank you very much !!! Great job !!
my piano can't sound, when I turn on my piano, the power light always blinks Please help me
My piano yamaha p45 To
It might be best to call Yamaha and see if they have an answer - It may require waiting on the phone for a while. I'm not sure what would cause that problem. :(
Trying to fix a friends p35. Big sections no keys working, Opened and cleaned but no joy. Also when reconnecting the white 'tape' wires the connections are looking a little frayed so wondering if that is the problem. anyone had similar problems?
My cat used my P-45 keyboard as a jump off point and the keyboard crashed to the ground.. the keys stopped working and I'm going to fix it using this video. Thanks!!
Did it work?
@@tsunadesenjusohma Yes, I fixed it! However, I cannot fix my cat and she still uses it as a jump off point
@@Bbaksol7 aww hahaha
Whenever I play the keys softly the sound comes out as if I strike them real hard. Any idea as to why I’m experiencing this issue?
You might need to adjust the sensitivity using the Function key. Read more here: usa.yamaha.com/support/faq/pianos/9516.html
Yamaha p serie or Clavinova Serie?
This is the P-45
why does it need 80 screws?
Lol, I was wondering the same thing. I'm sure there is a good reason though!
2:51 I can't pull It out
Uh oh. I'm assuming you're talking about the ribbon cable. There should be a sturdy edge on the sides that help to get a grip when pulling, and there may be a clip on the under side that needs to be released (there isn't on mine). I think I had to run my finger nail across the seem where it connects, the first time I released it. But yeah, don't force it, just a steady wiggle should do the trick.
Hi thanks a lot for this video, but what if it is a white key that's broken ? Is it the same process ? Thanks 😁
If you remove a set of black keys, you should be able to access the white keys beneath. I haven't needed to fix one yet, but if I do; I'll be sure to make a video about it. ;)
@@corytoddmusic ok thank you very much 🙏
You do not clarify "broken" keys. You mean physically broken plastic. Most problems are electronic such as broken polyphony, no sound when pressed with specific keys, etc
It is true Renante! This video addresses the problem of broken plastic keys. I'm not sure how often the electronics fail on these pianos.
48 screws for the cover. don't ask why i know that 🙂
Actually, I was just responding to another viewer and wasn't sure of the number, so Thank you!
the drama from the music was intense.
Intense music for intense piano surgery! ;)
cute fat cat!
I am watching reviews of this pianos, I am sad of seeing this weak mecanism
I should point out that it was 3 years before the first key broke. For the price range this has been an excellent piano for learning/relearning, and I would still recommend the model to anyone looking for an entry level digital piano.
@@corytoddmusic Yes but I also was thinking on the p-125 that has the same system but cost more than this (I watched a dissembly video too). The thing I don't like is just the flexible pastic on the keys, it should use hinges.
My 20 years casio is low end but still in perfect condition, just dust and some scratches on the case.
@@joselu90, The Casio Privia series seems to have a good reputation, and it looks like the keys pivot on an axle. I've never tried one, but I am curious about them.
Ghetto indeed. Why not just order the part from Yamaha in California. Cheap!
Not cheaper than a bread clip! ;)
Hey, hope you see this, some guy in my area is selling his P45 for just 150€ because the A3 key "sometimes has a little heavier resistance to it when pressing it down" but it still produces sound. Would you reckon that this could be fixed the same way?
It sounds like it! Worst case scenario that octave could be switched with the lowest.