How To Repair AKAI APC 40 MKII: Complete DIY Guide (Faders & Buttons)

In this comprehensive DIY guide, I walk you through the step-by-step process of repairing your AKAI APC 40 MKII, focusing on restoring faders and buttons to their original functionality. Whether you're dealing with sticky buttons, unresponsive faders, or general wear and tear, this tutorial is packed with practical tips and tricks to get your controller back in top shape.

Learn how to disassemble your APC 40 MKII, clean and repair faulty components, and reassemble everything with confidence. Perfect for music producers and live performers who rely on their gear. No need to send your controller in for expensive repairs—save time and money by doing it yourself!

0:00 Introduction
1:00 Tools You’ll Need
3:05 Disassembling the APC 40 MKII
4:55 Fixing Unresponsive Buttons
6:50 Removing defective fader
28:00 APC Repair Service
36:46 Broken fader is out!
37:38 Removing left over solder
40:17 Best temperature to remove solder 350 C.
41:18 Dropping in new fader
50:02 Grabbing magnifying glass to check new joints
55:12 Replacing the light channelling to button indicators
56:12 Reassembly
1:03:30 Testing movement of all faders etc
1:04:22 Adding nuts and washers
1:06:54 Closing APC
1:10:50 Connecting to computer

In case you are wondering I tried deoxit and it didn't work so replaced the faders)

Spare part numbers as carried by Inmusic
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Slide Pot Channel Fader: VRS10304533
Slide Pot Cross Fader: VRS10304514

Akai APC 40 MKII Service manual: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/810ucj...

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