Accessing the pitch/mod wheels 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.
4. Flip the unit back over into its normal position.
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.
Accessing the pitch and mod wheels:
1. You can disconnect the single ribbon cable that connects the top and bottom metalwork for easier access to the pitch/mod wheel area.
2. The long flat ribbon cable has a black locking tab that connects each end into place. The tab can be easily opened by gently lifting up on each end with your fingernails. The locking connectors don't come out completely, they are fully unlocked after moving ~3 millimeters. On the panel board side only, gently lift the locking connector out of place and remove the ribbon cable. When reinstalling the ribbon cable, make sure the tabs are open, slide the cable back into the slot, then close the tabs when the ribbon is fully inserted.
3. Each wheel has a single connector that runs the to left panel board. If needed, remove either of these connectors by pulling straight up on the white plastic connector. DO NOT pull on the wires themselves.
4. The pitch and mod wheel are held in place with two screws that sit to the side of each wheel. Remove or adjust these screws as needed.
5. Adjust or replace either wheel as needed then seal up the synth in reverse order.
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.
Calibrating the pitch and mod wheels:
1. Following any pitch/mod wheel adjustment or replacement, run the wheel calibration procedure outlined in the steps below.
2. Press the Global button
3. Use the Select knob to select Cal Wheels, then follow the instructions on the display.
4. Press the Global button twice to exit the menu.
Please contact Oberheim Technical Support if you have any questions regarding this procedure.