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Mackie SWA1801Z Repair Manual - Amp Assembly Replacement:

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Manual is about: Active Subwoofer System

Summary of SWA1801Z

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    1 swa1801z repair manual active.

  • Page 2: Tools Needed:

    2 these instructions are intended to help restore any ailing swa1801z active subwoofer back to factory working conditions. They show how to remove and replace the woofer and amplifi er assembly. Please contact mackie tech support (1-800-898-3211) to receive a service request number and order number ...

  • Page 3: Led Pcb Replacement:

    3 led pcb replacement: 3 carefully begin to remove the front panel. The wave guides are a great place to grip for stability and support. Do not fully remove the front panel as the cable is still attached to the led pcb assembly. 2 keep the 20 screws and washers in a safe place. 4 carefully remove th...

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    4 6 carefully remove the led pcb assembly from the back side of the front panel. A fl athead screwdriver may aid in removal of the led pcb assembly if it is sticking. 5 use the phillips head screwdriver to remove one screw from the center of the led pcb assembly. 7 the hard part is done, the rest is...

  • Page 5: Woofer Replacement:

    5 woofer replacement: 1 follow steps 1-4 of led pcb replacement, as the front panel will need to be removed in order to access the woofer. 2 eight screws need to be removed from the woofer using the 5mm allen wrench. 3 keep the eight screws in a safe place. 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 carefully begin to remov...

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    6 woofer replacement continued: 6 remove cables from terminals simply by pushing down on terminal and pulling out cable. 7 this is what it looks like with the front panel and woofer both removed. Place the new woofer (part #0012184) where the old one was. Follow the same steps as above, but backward...

  • Page 7: Amp Assembly Replacement:

    7 amp assembly replacement: 3 last remaining two screws located on the bottom of the swa1801z. 2 two screws located on the top of the swa1801z patiently awaiting removal. 1 four screws need to be removed from the amplifi er assembly using a 5mm allen wrench. The screws are located at the top and bot...

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    8 6 three cables need to be removed from the amplifi er assembly: (1) negative (yellow and black) cable, (2) positive (solid yellow) cable, and (3) led pcb cable. Do not force cable removal or connection, although needle-nose pliers may aid in gently removing the woofer cables. Notice their placemen...

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    9 7 place the new amplifi er assembly (part #0016875) where the old one was. Follow the same steps as above, but backwards 6 to 1. Remove the serial number from the faulty amplifi er assembly (as shown in picture above) and place on the new amplifi er assembly. Power up the swa1801z and relish in th...