Cleaning Foot Switch On Hd500

[AndreMaq]

I've got an intermittent "C" switch

 

Is it possible to remove the chrome foot switch cover ( there is an allen screw) and clean the switch or is it a one piece switch which must be accessed by removing the bottom plate?

 

Thanks,

[whiteop]

Just use some contact cleaner and shoot it lightly down into the switch itself and work it for a bit. Did that to my F1 switch and no problems since

[stumblinman]

Make sure you have your unit powered down when you do this to prevent potential electrical shorts.  Don't let the magic smoke out.

[AndreMaq]

Just use some contact cleaner and shoot it lightly down into the switch itself and work it for a bit. Did that to my F1 switch and no problems since

 

So, I don't have to remove the chrome top, the cleaner is able to reach the contact points? I've got a few cans of DeoxIT kicking around the studio.

 

Thanks,

[whiteop]

So, I don't have to remove the chrome top, the cleaner is able to reach the contact points? I've got a few cans of DeoxIT kicking around the studio.

 

Thanks,

I didn't. The stuff dries so fast I didnt feel that it would be necessary

[moogary]

I used compressed air and it worked

[jandrio]

http://line6.com/support/topic/7510-anybody-experience-any-issues-with-the-mechanical-foot-switches-on-the-hd500x/?do=findComment&comment=52370