Removing and/or replacing the keybed in the TEO 5 is easy and only requires a screwdriver.
Tools needed: Phillips head screwdriver
Getting inside the TEO 5:
1. First, unplug all power/MIDI/USB/audio cables.
2. Flip the TEO 5 upside down onto something soft, such as a strip of bubble wrap or a towel.
3. There are three screws on each side securing the plastic end caps to the bottom metalwork. Remove these screws and lift the sides up and out to free them.
5. Remove the 5 screws along the upper back of the synth.
6. Lift up the top metalwork and place it behind the bottom metalwork, on something soft such as a strip of bubble wrap or a towel. Be careful not to stress the single ribbon cable that connects the top and bottom of the synth.
Removing the keybed:
1. There is one cable with a small red/orange connector coming from underneath the keybed. Take note of the orientation as it must be reinstalled in the same way. Grip the sides of the connector and pull up with a slight wiggle to remove the cable. DO NOT pull on the cable itself.
2. On the lower left of the main board there is one blue aftertouch connector. Remove this cable by pulling straight up on the blue tab of the connector.
3. With the keybed and aftertouch connectors detached, close the lid, and lay down some padding like a towel or a pillow. Holding the lid closed, flip the instrument over, face down and rest the keys on the padding.
4. Remove the 10 screws holding the keybed in from the bottom of the TEO 5. The screws are aligned in 2 horizontal rows containing 5 black screws each. The keybed is now detached. Hold the keybed and lid in place and flip the unit back over. Lifting the lid open, the keybed can now be removed.
5. Reassemble the Take 5 in the reverse order.
IMPORTANT: The keybed standoffs are plastic. To avoid over-tightening and stripping standoffs when installing the keybed, DO NOT use an electric or powered screwdriver.
Reinstalling the top panel and plastic sides:
1. There is a small metal tab on each side of the TEO 5 that latches the top and bottom metal together.
2. Place the top metal panel onto the unit and line up the small tab with the cutout in the bottom metal. Slide the top panel down so the tab latches underneath the bottom metal.
1. Each side panel has three lower screw slots and four upper plastic tabs.
2. Hook the upper plastic tabs into place at an angle, then push the lower screw slots into place. The side panels will click into place with a light amount of pressure.
3. While holding the side panels, flip the unit over onto something soft, like a strip of bubblewrap or towel. Reinsert the three screws on each side to secure the plastic panels.
Please contact Oberheim Technical Support if you have any questions regarding this procedure.