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Grid: Repair Guide

Using this guide you'll be able to reliably disassemble your Grid module for repair or for using an Upgrade Kit.

What you'll need​

The tools for this job are listed below, the whole process should not take more than 10 minutes.

  • A Grid module, manufactured after May of 2023 (no visible logo on front panel);
  • A Philips-type, size-1 screwdriver;
  • Pin holder (comes with the MOBO or the Interfaces)
  • potmeter cap lifter (eg: flat screwdriver, guitar pick)
  • A clean, non-conductive surface you can comfortably work on.

Disassembly​

Follow along with the video for your module type.

EF44, PBF4, EN16, PO16

TEK2, VSN1, BU16

Tips​

  • When lifting the potentiometers, you can use a flat screwdriver or a guitar pick — slide it underneath and gently push up, which makes it much easier to pull out.
  • The interface board pins hold the motherboard in place, so you need to push the small pin holders on each side down while tilting them slightly outward to release it.
  • When removing the motherboard, gently lift the PCB by pulling on one side or by lifting it through the hole in the main PCB. Angle it carefully to avoid damaging the two white buttons next to the hole.
push the small pin holders on each side down while tilting them slightly outward
Disassembly is done, nice job!

Repair of Interface PCB​

Remove the faulty Interface PCB and replace it with a replacement one you received from Intech Studio support.

For an interface board repair remove the iterface PCBs carefully. They are flexible, but it's possible to break them if one's not careful.

Troubleshooting​

Regarding things that may go wrong during disassembly:

  • If the copper connectors on the inner side of the interfacing PCBs become bent or deformed: don't be afraid to bend them back into place by hand.
  • If a bronze nut falls out of the case or becomes loosened: try to put back in/hold it in place with a second screwdriver;
  • If plastic scraps or residue fall out of the caps when removing them for the first time: after reassembly, check if the caps touch or scratch the front panel, if they do email us at [email protected];