Introduction

This guide is to replace a damaged or broken piano key on your Casio CZ-1000 synthesizer. A broken piano key can cause the key to feel loose or be unresponsive.

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    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the eleven 7.5 mm screws securing the back plate.

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    • Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove all 14 5.5 mm screws from the two motherboards.

    • These screws secure the motherboards to the keyboard assembly and the dial on the right side.

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    • Carefully cut the zip tie located in the right-hand corner using a pair of scissors or wire cutters.

    • Be sure to avoid cutting any nearby wires or components.

    • Gently slide all the plugs out of their sockets.

    • This will prevent them from catching on anything or damaging the connectors as you lift.

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    • Remove the four 7.5 mm screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • Lift the rectangular circuit board away to expose the underside of the key bed.

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    • Remove the six 7.5 mm screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Grab the key bed by the side shown.

    • Lift the key bed up and slide it out from the black case.

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    • Flip the key bed over so that the keys are facing up.

    • Using a pair of tweezers, detach the spring from both the metal bar and the key itself.

    • Lift the key out of the slot in the metal bar and replace!

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

CJ Fagundo

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Disassembly went fine, but my cz1000 keys don't look the same

Brian Marshall -