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LOUD Technologies SA1232z Repair Manual

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SA1232z REPAIR MANUAL

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  • Page 1 SA1232z REPAIR MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Tools Needed

    These instructions are intended to help restore any ailing SA1232z Active Loudspeaker back to factory working conditions. They show how to remove and replace the drivers and the amplifi er assembly. Please contact Mackie Tech Support (1-800-898-3211) to receive a Service Request Number and Order Number for parts needed for this restoration.
  • Page 3 Led PCB replacement: Carefully begin to remove the grill. Do not fully remove the grill as the cable is still fi rmly attached to the led PCB assembly. A fl at head screwdriver may aid in loosening the grill from the cabinet. Five screws need to be removed from each side of the grill using the phillips head screwdriver (ten screws in all).
  • Page 4 Place the new led PCB assembly (part #0007334) where the old one was. Follow the same steps as above, but backwards 6 to 1. Power up the SA1232z and the led should light up. Congratulations, you just replaced an led PCB assembly...now go...
  • Page 5 Bottom woofer replacement: Follow steps 1-4 of the led PCB replacement instructions, as the grill will need to be removed in order to access the bottom woofer. screws 1-6 screws 7-8 Keep the eight screws and fl at washers in a safe place. Note: There are two different screws that connect the woofer to the cabinet.
  • Page 6 The picture on the right shows what the SA1232z looks like with the grill and bottom woofer removed . Place the new woofer (part #0013920) where the old one was. Follow the same steps as...
  • Page 7 Top woofer replacement: Follow steps 1-4 of the led PCB replacement instructions, as the grill will need to be removed in order to access screws 1-6 the top woofer. screws 7-8 Keep the eight screws and fl at washers in a safe place. Note: There are two different screws that connect the woofer to the cabinet.
  • Page 8 The picture on the right shows what the SA1232z looks like with the grill and top woofer removed. Place the new woofer (part #0013920) where the old one was. Follow the same steps as above, but backwards 5 to 1.
  • Page 9 High Frequency Driver replacement: Fourteen screws and washers need to be Follow steps 1-4 of the led PCB removed from the horn assembly using replacement instructions, as the grill will the phillips head screwdriver. need to be removed in order to access the high frequency driver.
  • Page 10 High Frequency Driver replacement continued: High Push down Frequency Driver Frequency Driver The positive (solid blue) and negative (blue and black) cables are still attached to the high frequency driver terminals. Remove the cables from their terminals simply by pushing down on the terminal and pulling out the cable.
  • Page 11 High Frequency Driver replacement continued: Four screws and locking washers may be removed from the high frequency driver using the phillips head screwdriver. Notice the placement of the terminals, as well. This is what it looks like with the grill and horn removed.
  • Page 12 11 to other hand may help. 1. Power up the SA1232z and the new driver should now be pumping out those highs again. Fantastic, you just replaced...
  • Page 13: Diaphragm Replacement

    # coming soon) and plate assembly where the old one was. Follow the same steps as above, but backwards 5 to 1. Power up the SA1232z and the new diaphragm should now be pumping out those highs again. Sweet, you just...
  • Page 14 Mid Frequency Driver replacement: Follow steps 1-6 of the high frequency driver replacement instructions, as the grill and horn assembly will need to be removed in order to access the mid frequency driver. Keep the eight screws and locking washers in a safe place. Pull out The mid frequency driver cover plate should easily lift right off of the horn.
  • Page 15 (part #0013897) and follow the same steps as above, but backwards 7 to 1. Power up the SA1232z and the new driver should now be pumping out those mids again. Right on, you just replaced a...
  • Page 16 Amplifi er Assembly replacement: Keep the eighteen screws in a safe place. The covers may be worked loose by wedging a fl at head screwdriver in between the cabinet and the cover, as well as the amplifi er assembly and cover. Make sure to get around the entire cover plate in order to be able to remove Eighteen screws need to be removed...
  • Page 17 Amplifi er assembly replacement continued: The amplifi er assembly is now ready to be separated from the cabinet. Do not completely take the amplifi er assembly off yet, as seven cables need to be removed fi rst (as shown above): (1) led PCB cable, (2) solid yellow, (3) solid black, (4) blue and black, (5) solid blue, (6) green and black, and...
  • Page 18 Amplifi er assembly replacement continued: Edge of amplifi er assembly Edge of amplifi er assembly Now for the closeups of the woofer and driver terminals. Make sure the cables are reconnected to the same terminals Closeups of the led PCB cable and they were removed from (but on the connector are shown above.
  • Page 19 (as shown in picture above) and place on the new amplifi er assembly. Power up the SA1232z and relish in the fact that you just replaced an amplifi er assembly. Hats off to you for...