TRACE ELLIOT PROBLEM

[yanto]

Hi
The standby switch on my Trace 300 watt 12-band SMX(1998) is not functioning as it should.When disengaged it commonly leaves the amp on full function,although after a certain time it will work correctly-the red indicator light works correctly,which is strange as I thought it would operate through the switch contacts.Is this a common problem?I have tried to flush/clean the switch with contact cleaner but it is a sealed unit so not successful.Do I need a new switch or is their a easier remedy for this,what switch type is it,and where can I get one if required?Also it looks like the switch is soldered into the circuit board.Is it a tricky fix?
Hoping there's some Trace experts out there.
Cheers
Iain

[Tengu]

I had this exact problem. It was a simple matter of re-soldering the circuit board joints.

What I did find was that the act of removing the board from the case put some strain on the other joints, particularly for the input jack and all of the pots.

I just touched up all of those joints and it has been perfect ever since.

If you weren't the complete opposite end of the country I would offer to do it for you but it is a fairly simple job for anyone with rudimentary soldering skills.

[yanto]

[quote name='Tengu' post='582551' date='Aug 27 2009, 03:47 PM']I had this exact problem. It was a simple matter of re-soldering the circuit board joints.

What I did find was that the act of removing the board from the case put some strain on the other joints, particularly for the input jack and all of the pots.

I just touched up all of those joints and it has been perfect ever since.

If you weren't the complete opposite end of the country I would offer to do it for you but it is a fairly simple job for anyone with rudimentary soldering skills.[/quote]

Thanks for that-will check it out
Iain