TroubleMan Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 I bought the Promedia 4.1 speakers back in 2002 and they were going great until 2008 when the speakers died. When I opened the control pod and inspected the circuit board, there were four capacitors (orresistors, I'm not sure which) that were burnt. My speakers appear to be in perfect working condition,but it appears that the control pod has some defective parts thatprevent the system from operating. Is there a way I can get my control pod replaced (repair or buy a new one)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister_Clean Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 are you sure the parts are burnt? orcan be be that you are lloking at the ugly brownish glue that they used to hold some parts in place? and if you do know that they are burnt then they should be repalceable and you can probably even find the parts at RadioShack. Take some good pictures of what you are looking at and send them to me please and i will see what I can do to help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroubleMan Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 Sure thing, I was planning on taking a picture when I returned from vacation, but I'm pretty sure they're burnt and it's not glue. I was thinking I could replace the parts, but I wouldn't know where to start looking; they're components that say 47K on each, and I haven't found anything on Google that resembles them. If this can be remedied with a trip to Radio Shack and some soldering on my end, I will be very happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroubleMan Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 Here are the images as requested: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister_Clean Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Unfortunately, that is pretty much how they all look, that is some type of glue or thermal paste or something of that nature, I have seen that on every CP-1 pod that I have encountered. If you don't figure out what is wrong or get it fixed then let me know as I may be willing to purchase some pieces from you for parts. otherwise you can send the sub to www.sybesmas.com and they can fix it there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroubleMan Posted September 10, 2009 Author Share Posted September 10, 2009 Thanks for the info, I guess it might be the DIN problem, which everyone seems to have. I guess my next step will be opening the subwoofer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroubleMan Posted September 10, 2009 Author Share Posted September 10, 2009 I opened up the subwoofer and I don't see anything burnt or broken, it looks like it's in great condition. I tried firing up the speakers again, perhaps someone may have seen this problem. When I plug the speakers in, the subwoofer, powers up, the control pod is in standby. I can power on the control pod and when you manipulate the volume, you can hear that "turning noise" (not really a hiss, but that hum of speakers that are turned on but no output of sound). When I plug the speakers into my computer and connect the speaker wires, I get nothing out of any of the channels. Is this a familiar problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroubleMan Posted September 10, 2009 Author Share Posted September 10, 2009 Unfortunately, that is pretty much how they all look, that is some type of glue or thermal paste or something of that nature, I have seen that on every CP-1 pod that I have encountered. If you don't figure out what is wrong or get it fixed then let me know as I may be willing to purchase some pieces from you for parts. otherwise you can send the sub to www.sybesmas.com and they can fix it there. About how much does Sybesmas charge for repairs. I'm wondering if I should just get new speakers. At the same time I feel as if I can still use these satelittes (that is if I figure out how to integrate them into a new system). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister_Clean Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I don't know what they charge, you can probably call them and ask, they repair enough of them to know off hand what they would charge I would think. and as far as the satellites go, yeah, you can pretty much run them with most home receivers, if you ever need nice speaker wires for them let me know. But Call sybesmas and see what they say and keep me (us) posted on your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipicaneze Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 I wish they made the pod available like the ProMedia 2.1. I am having the same issues in the potentiometer myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btcomm Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I wish they made the pod available like the ProMedia 2.1. I am having the same issues in the potentiometer myself. Yeah, me too. I'm also having problems with one set of 4.1's I have. It have narrowed it down to the controller pod. I don't know if it's a DIN issue or not. When I turn the volume up or down it hisses and I get random sounds from the speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister_Clean Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I have fixed that very same problem for people many time using DeOxit, If you can find a can then use that and moat of the time that will do the trick, if you can't find DeOxit or don't want to do it yourself then you can send it to me and i wil do it for $7 plus Shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigTX Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 I have had this problem for years on my original 4.1s and my son's 2.1s. I purchased the PM 5.1s which lasted almost 3 years before the amp died and he purchased a set of Logitechs. Anyway, I picked up some DeOxit at Radio Shack today the the problem has been solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister_Clean Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Absolutely, Great Stuff. Glad to hear it worked out well for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danwil77 Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Hi there, I'm having a problem with my 4.1's, the rear channel doesn't work at all, just some loud static and popping when I turn the surround volume knob. Front channel and sub work great. Any ideas on what the problem might be or how to fix it? Anyone have a working 4.1 control pod they'd be willing to sell me? Has anyone ever used the sub/amp and speakers and rigged up something else to control them? Klipsch says they'll fix the control pod for $60 which seems steep, especially considering how many issues there are posted here about these stupid control pods! Thanks! (Oh, i posted on another thread here yesterday but this thread has more responders, I'm just hoping that someone who can help me out reads it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexterw1n Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 To fix the potentiometers on mine, I just went to a local auto parts store and bought a can of brake cleaner. Hot tip, it is the same stuff as the electronics cleaner that is twice the price for half the amount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigTX Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 As far as the brake cleaner is concerned, which "stuff" (RE. ingredients/compounds) are you referring to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexterw1n Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I use CRC non-chlorinated low VOC brake parts cleaner. I have used it for years to clean electronics and brushed rc car motors. It's a brake cleaner that doesn't have trichloroethylene or tetrachloroethylene in it. It has acetone, toluene, methanol and carbon dioxide, so it's not exactly the same as electrical parts cleaner but it's close. Sorry, just going with my experience with other electrical components. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister_Clean Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Why not buy stuff that is made for this type of work, Like DeOxit PowerBooster and DeOxit Fader Lube. I use them and they work great, I wouldn't touch my equipment with Brake Cleaner. Some people say WD-40, I wouldn't recommend that either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benMath08 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Mister_Clean, please respond to my emails. I sent you my control pod and payment for repair three weeks ago and you have stopped responding. Thanks, Ben Middleton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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