SCI Prophet 5 Tutorial

 

How to install new bushings on a Prophet 5

We recently installed new bushings on a Prophet 5 and thought we would share our experience with everyone here in pictures. The process took roughly 2-3 hours, but was well worth it!

Prophet 5 bottom removed

Keybed in place

Removing keybed

Old, dead bushings

Main Circuit Board set aside

Removing keytops

Keytops removed

Off with the old bushings

About to slide on new bushings

One new bushing installed, 3 still empty

One installed, C-E keys still empty

It is possible to remove the bushings with the keybed in place

Again, showing how to remove the bushings without removing keybed

...and again.

Old, dead bushing corpse

Ahhhh, nice new bushings in place. Buttery smooth.

 

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