Arturia Microbrute Opening Procedure

Written By: Tobias Isakeit
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Arturia Microbrute Opening Procedure

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

7

Time Required

20 - 35 minutes

Introduction

This guide shows you how to open up the Arturia Microbrute and remove the bottom plate including the keyboard.

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    • Switch off the Microbrute and make sure to disconnect any cables.

    • Don’t forget the mini patch bay on the top right.

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    • Flip the Microbrute over and put it on a soft surface to not damage the knobs and faders.

    • Use a screwdriver to remove the twelve Philips screws on the bottom plate.

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    • Put the Microbrute on its front edge and carefully tilt open the bottom plate including the keyboard.

    • Be aware of the ribbon cable connecting the keyboard to the PCB.

    • The cable should give you enough slack to put the top section over the keyboard section for better handling.

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    • Next, focus on the connector of the keyboard.

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    • Use a spudger to unlock the connector by pushing both left and right locking tabs tabs towards the cable.

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    • Grab the ribbon cable with your fingers and pull it out of the connector.

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    • Now the Microbrute is open and the bottom plate with the keyboard is separated from the rest of the device.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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