Roland JD800 repair restoration

Roland JD800 repair and restoration cronicles.

Description

Roland JD800 repair restoration:

Roland JD800 repair restoration with major red glue issues and faults:

  • Major red glue issues, many keys stuck together
  • Red glue on key guides and corroded rubbers
  • Switches non-functioning
  • Display shows values jumping all over the place
  • Volume fader noisy
  • LEDs not working
  • Significant internal rust to end cheek and chassis
  • Dirt and grime on exterior
  • Huge amount of debris internally
  • Memory battery leaking
roland jd800 corroded battery
Roland JD800 battery compartment

Internal Rust

roland jd800 rusted out end cheek
roland jd800 cheek rust inside
roland jd800 rusted out end cheek before work
roland jd800 cheek rust outside

Resolved Rust

roland jd800 painted end cheek
first coat paint after rust treatment
roland jd800 end cheek treated and fitted
treated metalwork reinstalled

Faders

roland jd800 dirty faders before cleaning

roland jd800 dirty faders before 1

Switches

roland jd800 switches before cleaning
before cleaning
roland jd800 switches after cleaning
after cleaning
jd800-black-key-weights
JD800 black key weights covered with red glue