Broken potentiometer

[SailorLodestar]

I have a Capcom impress and the pot on the remote for red gain is broken. Can I fix it by just finding and solder on a replacement?

And if so, where would I get a replacement pot?

 

[mathewbeall]

You can... have done it many times. Just grab the service manual and find out the value for R501... then go to digikey and grab one of the same value.

 

[nem]

then go to digikey and grab one of the same value.

You'll also want to make sure the footprint is the same and the pot is facing the correct way.

 

[SailorLodestar]

then go to digikey and grab one of the same value.

You'll also want to make sure the footprint is the same and the pot is facing the correct way.

I've never done anything like this before. Only thing i've ever soldered was an infinikey and that was an accomplishment. (lol)

Would this replacement work? https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/bourns-inc/3310Y-001-202L/3310Y-001-202L-ND/1088218

 

[SailorLodestar]

You can... have done it many times. Just grab the service manual and find out the value for R501... then go to digikey and grab one of the same value.

I don't see any info about the pot's specs in the manual but someone on another forum said that the numbers printed on the knob "20 2" indicate its' a 2k ohm pot. Is that right?

 

[nem]

I don't see any info about the pot's specs in the manual

It's not there. You will have to find the service manual for the actual monitor that has a parts list and / or schematics. Unfortunately, it's probably a futile effort. Very few manuals have been scanned and uploaded.

but someone on another forum said that the numbers printed on the knob "20 2" indicate its' a 2k ohm pot. Is that right?

That's right.

However, all the gains have similar resistance pots. So you could just measure one of the two that are working to double check.