WMDevices | 2 years ago

A step by step tutorial on replacing the Performance Mixer's Panel.

Buy the Performance Mixer Black Panel Kit here:
https://wmdevices.com/products/black-replacement-panels

Text instructions are available here: https://bit.ly/3dchqDS

Buy a new Performance Mixer with black panel here:
https://wmdevices.com/products/performance-mixer

More information on WMD, visit: https://wmdevices.com/

Required Tools
00:15
- Knob Puller
- 13mm nut driver
- 10mm nut driver
- Knurled nut driver
- Small flat screwdriver (to be used as prybar)
- T6 Torx Driver (must be Torx T6, not a hex tool)

Step by Step Instructions and "JUMP TO"
00:58 Step 1 - Remove knobs (3) with knob puller
01:03 Step 2 - Remove Pot Nuts (3) with 10mm driver
01:45 Step 3 - Remove Headphone Jack (1) Nut with 13mm driver
01:58 Step 4 - Remove all (49) of the knurled Jack Nuts with the Knurled nut driver tool
02:18 Step 5 - Remove Fader Screws (16) with the T6 Torx Driver
02:46 Step 6 - Remove Clear Plastic Fader Caps
03:11 Step 7 - Ensure that all hardware is removed and gently remove the panel off of the module
03:47 Step 8 - Gather all (8) fader spacers and pot washers (3)
Note that some fader spacers and pot washers may stick to the bottom of your old panel. Make sure you have all 8 spacers and 3 pot washers, and put them all back onto the faders and pots themselves before continuing
04:30 Step 9 - discard old panel (please recycle, sell, or re-use)
04:48 Step 10 - Use small flat screw driver to pry off all (8) of the black button caps.
05:14 Step 11 - Put white caps onto the switches
05:25 Step 12 - realign the Fader Spacers
05:40 Step 13 - Mount the new panel
06:10 Step 14 - Use small prybar or a toothpick (something small!) to again align the fader spacers, making fine adjustments.
06:40 Step 15 - Re-fasten the Fader Screws (16) - T6 Torx Driver
07:50 Step 16 - Refasten the rest of your hardware
- Headphone nut (1) - 13mm tool
- Pot nuts (3) - 10mm tool
- Knurled nuts (49) - Knurled nut tool
08:40 Step 17 - Put the knobs (3) on the pots and the
clear plastic fader caps(8) back onto the faders.
09:10 Step 18 - Put the Performance Mixer back into your case and make some music!

DISCLAIMER
DIY Panel Replacement is considered an "at your own risk" procedure.

Panel replacement VOIDS the WMD Factory Warranty. Any damage done during repanelling or after the fact can be repaired by WMD at the cost of the customer.

If you do not have the proper tools and skills to complete the procedure properly, please do not proceed.