Digital Accordion Maintenance

[KeysFla]

It is that time of year to order a new of rechargeable batteries. I change them yearly at this time. My records show they were recharged 90 times. 182 gigs so far this year, I get two sets. The old ones will retire to my home electronics. Have no issues with still using them in accordion. But time to change.
May look at the contacts on the accordion too in 2025. As with my old Korg PA3x, they were pitted. Had to change them. Hopefully, just remove them, inspect and clean.

 

[JerryPH]

The idea about the batteries... brilliant, so many people use then to failure and then scratch their heads wondering why. Doing this on an 8X is way more expensive, unless you do make the battery yourself, which cuts the price down by about 70%.

About checking the contacts... wow, not many people on this forum would be qualified to do so, thats where having a friend that is good in basic electronics and a can of DeOxit never fails.

 

[KeysFla]

The idea about the batteries... brilliant, so many people use then to failure and then scratch their heads wondering why. Doing this on an 8X is way more expensive, unless you do make the battery yourself, which cuts the price down by about 70%.

About checking the contacts... wow, not many people on this forum would be qualified to do so, thats where having a friend that is good in basic electronics and a can of DeOxit never fails.

You need to remove the rubber contacts, inspect, clean or replace…and yes a skilled technician is needed. Sometimes a pencil eraser is all you need once you expose the contact board. I would stay away from sprays, no matter what they say on the label.