PL 700 Series 2 Display switch

[Greg]

Hello All
Well I got another winter project well maybe a few lol

Been Trying to source a DISPLAY push on off switch for my PL 700 Series 2 The one it has its glitchy at best
Any Ideas ??

 

[J!m]

Did you try disassembling it and cleaning it well? The craigslist overhaul may not cut it.

 

[Greg]

Yep ! thats on the list to do but if im going to take it apart ill just as easily replace it and was wondering is there a equivalent replacement

 

[J!m]

I got nice latching push button switches from Mouser. Choice of silver or gold contacts.

I used these on my phono preamp but I don’t know if they’re compatible. The plunger is “square” for the button to go onto ( and plastic) if that works.

 

[George S.]

That's a Alps switch. PL used them extensively in all their equipment. You'll find many similar on eBay.
However it's really easy to take them apart and clean them, in a clear plastic bag to catch the spring launched parts.
Doubt you really need to do so. Some Deoxit contact cleaner and exercising will probably fix it.

 

[George S.]

Take the face plate off. Sit the amp on it's fins facing straight up. Push the switch plunger in. Spray around the plunger. Work the switch. Respray. Work the switch.
A better way is to spray into a small container like a plastic bottle cap. Suck it up into a hypodermic needle, then inject it past the plunger. Saves material is less messy. Have fun with that awesome PL gear! A 700 S2 rules!

 

[WOPL Sniffer]

I sold a butt load of these switches here on the site. Should be MANY kicking around.

 

[WOPL Sniffer]

get em while they are available.


https://www.ebay.com/itm/1447638087...2Aq3GFhPSM3+sjo5gxKdJKkM1Y|tkp:Bk9SR86A85uJYQ

 

[WOPL Sniffer]

better replace the power switch too


https://www.ebay.com/itm/2835463290...gfnc6J4/zH+imT4Wudd+dMvmhe|tkp:Bk9SR6aUwJyJYQ

 

[Greg]

Wow ! Thanks for that find ! Super ! Just purchased thanks amazing find