Digital Pianos

Today's digital pianos and electronic keyboards are affordable and sound better than ever. If you experience a problem with your digital piano, give us a call. Lawrenceville Piano is one of the few piano repair services that also specialize in repairing digitals.

Q: Is my keyboard fixable? Is it worth fixing?

Our attitude is that "everything is fixable." It's true -- and we love fixing keyboards. The real question is whether the keyboard's value exceeds the cost of repair. For keyboards that cost under $200, you should consider replacement over repair. For everything else, give us a call!

Q: Can old keyboards be fixed?

Most manufacturers supply parts for at least 10 years, but this is not a hard and fast rule. Older keyboards are usually still fixable even if new parts cannot be sourced. At Lawrenceville Piano, we can repair damaged circuit boards, resolder loose connections, swap out old capacitors, troubleshoot LCDs on the fritz, and mend cracked plastic components, among other things.

Q: How do I get my broken keyboard to you?

We do both in-home and in-shop repairs, depending on the nature of the repair and the customer's wishes. Portable keyboards can be dropped off by appointment or picked up for a small fee. Larger keyboards can be serviced in your home. For drop-off repairs, be sure to bring any power cords or adaptors that go with your keyboard.

Q: What areas do you service?

Currently our service area includes Central NJ and nearby areas of Eastern Pennsylvania.

Sticky Keys

Sticky keys are a common problem and are sometimes due to a build-up of debris under the keys. In most cases, some cleaning and lubrication is the solution. Occasionally a cracked or broken key is the problem. This is a standard repair and can usually be done in 1-2 hours.

For sticky keys on a Suzuki, see our "Ace Rod Replacement" service below.

For sticky keys on a Kawai, see our "Slip-Tape Replacement" service below.

Loud / Soft Keys

Loud notes, soft notes, and silent notes are also very common and due to dust and dirt getting under the keys. There are rubber strips under the keys that make contact with a circuit board to signal the piano to play the note. Dust and dirt interrupt that.

This problem requires disassembly and cleaning, but often replacing the old, dirty rubber strips is also a good idea. This repair is very common, economical, and only takes 1-2 hours to complete.

No Power / No Sound

If your keyboard will not turn on, or turns on but there is no sound, you should first check the following:

1. Power is available at the wall (try a light)

2. The power adaptor (if applicable) is producing power. These burn out after years of use. Replace it with the correct VOLTAGE, the PIN SIZE, and most importantly, the POLARITY of the adaptor.

3. Wiggle the plug in the back gently. Does power come on?

4. Try headphones both in and out. There should be a faint click when headphones are inserted and removed.

5. Make sure the volume is up all the way. Wiggle the knob.

6. Let it sit on for 15 minutes to see if anything improves.

Internal components can burn out and wear out over time, and this is normal, and it is fixable. If you believe you need service for a "no power" or "no sound" type of problem, we can do that! It will require a bit of testing and possible repair or replacement of electrical components, or entire circuit boards, whichever is most economical for you.

LCD Problems

LCDs are incredibly common on digital pianos and often crucial to their function. If your LCD is acting up, there are a couple of options. We can often source a replacement LCD screen, though they are one of the more expensive components in a keyboard ($100-$500). We can also attempt to repair the LCD if it is due to loose connections. Yamaha YPG and DGX keyboards often have this problem.

In lower-end keyboards, LCD problems can often mean it is time to get a new keyboard - the cost to repair may not make sense.

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Suzuki Ace Rod Replacement

Suzuki's digital pianos have a particular repair issue that causes keys (sometimes most of them!) to stick or move slowly. The repair involves removing the action (key assembly) and bringing it to the shop to replace the "ace rod," a set of metal rods that act as a pivot under each key.

This issue can be remedied and we are equipped and experienced in dealing with it. Once we replace the ace rod, you'll never have to do it again!

Kawai Slip-Tape Replacement

Many Kawai digital pianos have a component that causes slow and sticking keys over time. At the rear end of each keystick is a pad they call a "slip tape" that needs to be replaced. This can be done for a few notes or as a complete set.

We can replace the slip tapes with an original product, or an upgraded piano-grade felt pad (pictured above) which will last even longer.

Recent Repairs

A list of actual keyboard models we have worked on. This is not an exhaustive list! We do see many models repeatedly.

Alesis QS 6.1
Artesia AG-50
Casio CDP-100
Casio CT-S300
Casio Privia PX-100
Casio Privia PX-110
Casio Privia PX-770
Casio Privia PX-870
Casio Privia PX-880

Donner DDP-200
Kawai CN-37
Kawai CS-11
Kawai CA550
Kawai P351
Korg D1
Korg PA-600
Kurzweil Mark 10
Kurzweil Mark 12
Kurzweil SP6

Roland HP-236
Roland HP-230
Roland PT-3100

Suzuki GP-3
Suzuki HG-500E
Suzuki HP-97
Sonola Reed Organ
Strich SDP-120

Yamaha Portable & Stage

Yamaha Motif 8
Yamaha Montage 8
Yamaha MM8
Yamaha P-85
Yamaha P-95
Yamaha P-115
Yamaha P-120
Yamaha P-125
Yamaha P-155
Yamaha PSR-S950
Yamaha NP-30
Yamaha CLW-12
Yamaha DGX-660
Yamaha PSR-175
Yamaha YPG-625

Yamaha Clavinovas

Yamaha CLP-120
Yamaha CLP-130
Yamaha CLP-157
Yamaha CLP-330
Yamaha CLP-430
Yamaha CLP-440
Yamaha CLP-635
Yamaha CLP-930
Yamaha CVP-83S
Yamaha CVP-103
Yamaha CVP-105
Yamaha CVP-700
Yamaha CVP-705
Yamaha CVP-900

Satisfaction Guarantee

In today's throwaway world, we believe in repairing. This shop is a small business and we value every customer, so if you aren't satisfied, we will work until you are.

Donations

If you have a keyboard that you believe isn't worth repairing, let us know. We do accept broken keyboards as donations for parts that can help someone else keep theirs running.

Call or text to discuss donating a keyboard.