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  1. 05-31-2009 03:24 AM #1
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    Default Sheared binding post on my SDA's

    I've not had a fun night guys. My fan unbelievably fell from my window and completely sheared off one of my binding posts on my SRS' (not to mentioned the banana plug on my MIT cables). I assume that the binding post on the sda's are replaceable, correct? Being the total newb that I am, how exactly do I go about doing this? I'm heading to bed angry for now and will be back on the forum tomorrow morning.
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    If you simply want to replace the broken one with the same type, I think I've got some around here. PM me your addy info and tell me if it's the red or black one?

    To replace it, unscrew the binding post plate, peel off the hotglue, undo the nut and pop it out.
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    Quote Originally Posted by F1nut View Post
    If you simply want to replace the broken one with the same type, I think I've got some around here. PM me your addy info and tell me if it's the red or black one?

    To replace it, unscrew the binding post plate, peel off the hotglue, undo the nut and pop it out.
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    Quote Originally Posted by F1nut View Post
    To replace it, unscrew the binding post plate, peel off the hotglue, undo the nut and pop it out.
    Of course, if you're going through the trouble, you might as well......:D
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    Quote Originally Posted by F1nut View Post
    To replace it, unscrew the binding post plate, peel off the hotglue, undo the nut and pop it out.
    The above is stage one. Stage two is:











    Find another place for the freaking fan.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BobMcG View Post
    Find another place for the freaking fan.
    Hahahahahah
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    I can't tell you how much I hate that fan! I have made a temp fix for now, with what's left of the banana plug being held in place against what is left of the post. At least I can still listen to them until I fix them. Jesse, I really appreciate the offer and will be shooting you a pm momentarily.
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  9. 05-31-2009 01:26 PM #9
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    Got it Chris, it'll go out tomorrow.
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    Nice sense of community here :)

    For future reference - I just had something similar with one of my surround speakers.
    I was able to unscrew the plate where the binding posts are mounted; was able to get to the back and unscrew them; found something similar at Radio Shack - a plate with binding posts; took it apart to get the binding post I needed; I did have to solder the connector on one post, but the other was fine.
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    Mailed.
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    Yes it is, and it is much appreciated.
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    Screwing up my old SRS 2s, huh?
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    Coincidentally, I had a similar experience yesterday. I was having my A/C serviced and while pulling a ladder in position, it caught the speaker cable and broke the binding post off my RTA-12Cs, snapped right at the base of the terminal.

    I have decided to replace all the binding posts with something better... Any ideas? I looked at Parts Express and their posts have 1.5" bolts, way too long.

    And the bummer part... i now need to have my A/C replaced... a gecko (hawaiian lizard) shorted out the power supply board which took out some other boards and compressor as well... they changed all the boards and the compressor won't start...
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    When I rebuilt my old CRS+, I used these posts with great success:



    Or I probably have an original Polk post if you just want to replace it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jon s View Post
    I have decided to replace all the binding posts with something better... Any ideas? I looked at Parts Express and their posts have 1.5" bolts, way too long.
    These are a perennial favorite.

    http://www.soniccraft.com/products/c...ardas_ccgr.htm
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    Quote Originally Posted by F1nut View Post
    These are a perennial favorite.

    http://www.soniccraft.com/products/c...ardas_ccgr.htm
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    Quote Originally Posted by ND13 View Post
    Screwing up my old SRS 2s, huh?
    Lol. I can't tell you how pissed I was when I saw the post. At least it didn't hurt anything else. It seems like the post is easy enough to fix (thanks to Jesse). They will be returned to mint shortly:D
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    Quote Originally Posted by F1nut View Post
    These are a perennial favorite.

    http://www.soniccraft.com/products/c...ardas_ccgr.htm
    I used those on my 1C's and Big Dawg's 2B's
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    I replaced them today with no problems. But, man is the hot glue a pain in the ass to peel. Other than that, it was a cinch. Thanks Jesse for the post and the help.
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    and everybody lived happly ever after,good job
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    Congrats on the repair, and yes, that glue is terrible.
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