Zoom G3 switch replacement

midlifecrisis

Hi a few years ago i managed to replace a broken switch in my zoom g3, not the outer button but the tiny little switch soldered onto the board. Now another switch has gone , same thing but i cant find where i got the replacement from or what it was i ordered, anyone know?

ICBM

I can't remember what the switches are in those, but it's probably something like this...

https://www.switchelectronics.co.uk/products/6x6x5mm-smt-momentary-pcb-tactile-switch

(Google 'momentary PCB switch'.)

midlifecrisis

Thanks,  will try those.

midlifecrisis

Hi @ICBM , unfortunately they wont fit as they have 4 prongs and not two central ones, ie the switch will be too off centre if i use the 4 prong ones, no way of bending it into position.  These ones have the two central prongs, do you think they are the right type? thanks
https://www.amazon.co.uk/DAOKAI-Momentary-Miniature-Electronic-Components/dp/B09WVDCJVB/ref=sr_1_12_sspa?adgrpid=106958697811&hvadid=606070643463&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9046017&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=3040321155800277822&hvtargid=kwd-27460928075&hydadcr=20258_2250967&keywords=tactile+switch+smd&qid=1703354577&sr=8-12-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&smid=AHDV9BUL5LU6O&th=1

ICBM

Not sure, but worth a go!

midlifecrisis

cheap enough, will give it a go. thanks , have a great christmas and new year.

midlifecrisis

yes, those worked. I just made a complete mess with the soldering and damaged the fine pcb track. I manged to bodge it by adding wires and all seems ok, see how long it lasts.