Triaxis mode LED issue

[acloneranger]

Ok guys,I bought a Triaxis used and turns out 2of the LEDs in the mode section is burned out. Everything switches fine but the LEDs won't light up on those 2 modes.I looked inside and the small PCB that the LEDs are on looks like a couple of traces was burned on those LEDs so evidently replaced at some point. I went ahead and replaced them again. they light up fine until the modes are switched then when you get back to those modes they won't light up.looks like the traces have been compromised beyond my skills. Called boogie to check on New board,but they wasn't sure if they had that board or not and havnt heard back from them yet. So should I send it to a repair shop with hopes of them repairing the traces or what.

 

[masher]

If the solder isn't removed all the way the pads on the board can lift off,most of those pcbs are double sided too so they can get screwed up easily if someone doesn't know what they're doing removing stuff.There is a video on youtube that shows how to repair lifted pads, broken tracers if you want to give it a try, if it were me I would see about sending it to mesa to get a proper look over and repair.

 

[acloneranger]

Just got off the phone with boogie. Told me that they couldn't sell the small led board for the mode indicators by itself and that the whole motherboard would have to be purchased. For a 2x2 inch board...wow. I should have listened to my gut on a digital preamp and stuck with something that can still be repaired in 10 years..had it been a recto board that went out,it woulda been a big paperweight I guess. The guy at boogie said they couldn't even get the parts for that board anymore.

 

[ando]

Just because Mesa wants to sell you a whole motherboard, doesn't mean you can't fix yours. Take it to a decent electronics repairer and it should be a pretty easy fix. I am certain I could fix such a thing with my rudimentry tools and I'm no engineer. Don't blow things out of proportion just because you hit a hurdle.

 

[masher]

At this point like Ando says you might as well either try to fix it, or send it to a good repair shop.I'm sure sending it to Mesa won't be a cheap repair if they want to replace the whole board,I figured you could send it over have it looked over, cleaned up, replace the little circuit board and you're good to go.
Anyway how do you like the triaxis?

 

[acloneranger]

It sounds like a Mark series Boogie. Mine spent have the recto lead 1 red,but I have the Roadster for the recto tones. I've been curious about trying triaxis for years now. I really don't use it to its potential as I'm running a old ADA microtube poweramp. I know,I know..I need a good tuned power section for it to shine,but can't justify having too much power as I don't play out anymore. By the way guys,LED problem solved.! I got a wild hair,and got around to opening it up. Took out the mode board,replaced the LEDs,found 2 bad traces where the eyelets was lifted. I just jumpered those leads stuck it back in and it works perfect.nothing a little YouTube and a magnifying glass to help see to solder couldn't fix. I didn't mean to sound sour,but I remember the good days when you called up boogie and wasn't suprised if Mike B. or Tien Lawrence would answer after Debbie patched you through and there wasn't any problem too big and they would talk Boogie with you till you got tired of talking..I'm too spoiled..lol. I've had the same experience with Paul Rivera and his amps as well..Boogies and Riveras is about the only amps ill own other than Splawn..Scott Splawns shop is only 2hrs and he's a great guy.

 

[masher]

That's awesome!, good job.Saved yourself a bunch of dough too.I never tried a microtube, but I've heard good things about them.I've got an ADA MP1 that I've had for almost 20 years, but needs a little repair work, and an MP2 which is in my rack, and sounds great.They made some good stuff, and from what I understand are trying to make a comeback.
I've been curious about trying the triaxis too, but they are a bit costly.I'm not playing out anymore, and i don't play as much as I used to so I can't see myself spending that type of cash right now, but if a good deal comes up we'll see.The wife might not be to happy, but it wouldn't be the first time.

 

[ando]

That's awesome!, good job.Saved yourself a bunch of dough too.I never tried a microtube, but I've heard good things about them.I've got an ADA MP1 that I've had for almost 20 years, but needs a little repair work, and an MP2 which is in my rack, and sounds great.They made some good stuff, and from what I understand are trying to make a comeback.
I've been curious about trying the triaxis too, but they are a bit costly.I'm not playing out anymore, and i don't play as much as I used to so I can't see myself spending that type of cash right now, but if a good deal comes up we'll see.The wife might not be to happy, but it wouldn't be the first time.

You can pick up an old one for around $400-$500 these days. About the same as two decent stomp boxes.

 

[acloneranger]

Masher,to be honest.the triaxis to me really don't sound better than the studio pre.,just more flavors. I actually miss my studio pre. Triaxis is more versatile but what the studio does,it does well. I too love ADA gear.had mp1s and a mp2. Both are great I havnt heard about the comeback tho. Sounds good to me !