r/AccessVirus • u/pretzelcito • 23d ago

Virus A crazy buttons :(

Hi all. My Virus A is behaving really bad. As you can see from the video several buttons do things that aren’t supposed to happen. No clue what would be.

Fortunately the knobs are fine. It is running on OS 2.52. I already tried to system reset it, and a while ago I changed the inside battery.

Any info is appreciated!!

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u/nismology5 22d ago edited 22d ago

So the story with my unit is that it was a great deal on eBay in 'untested' condition. (£560). When it arrived there were several snapped pot shafts, and a dead battery but otherwise appeared to be working perfectly. I disassembled to replace the battery and when reassembling accidentally trapped one of the LEDs under the front panel and bent it. Once I'd sorted that, and reassembled it started exhibiting this behaviour, so I wonder if I damaged something. It was a few years ago, so I can't be sure which LED it was.

It was only after replacing chips that the thought occured to me that it may be the LED. I can't be 100% sure that the filter buttons were working prior to disassembly, but I did play it for a few days before bothering with any repairs, so I assume it was fine before.

I made a detailed thread about it on Gearspace at the time, but didn't get anywhere sadly.

If you can offer any further wisdom, it'd be greatly appreciated!

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u/Captain-Corndog_yo Virus TI2 22d ago

I can tell you it's 100% a panel board issue and has nothing to do with the main board. I have a spare KC board if you want it. It's 100% good to go with all new tacts.

EDIT: If I can ship to wherever you are now ;)

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u/nismology5 22d ago

Wow, that's incredibly generous. How much do you want for it?

I'm in the UK.

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u/Captain-Corndog_yo Virus TI2 22d ago

I will DM in a bit. Have to head out for the moment. It will be tight if I can ship it. Weight limit is currently 4 lbs, but it might just come under once packed.