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Creative Gigaworks T3 2.1 Speakers Volume Control Replacement

Inleiding

Learn how to replace the potentiometer of the Creative Gigaworks T3 volume control knob.

A faulty potentiometer will cause some or all of these problems :

  • Random changes of volume
  • Fluctuations in volume
  • Auto-off no longer works
  • Auto-off switches the device on and off randomly

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  1. Creative Gigaworks T3 2.1 Speakers Volume Control Replacement, Requirements: stap 1, afbeelding 1 van 1

    • Soldering iron

    • Solder

    • Small Philips screwdriver

    • Cutting pliers

    • Super glue

    • New potentiometer (see details for purchase link)

    • (Optional) Adjustable wrench

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  2. Creative Gigaworks T3 2.1 Speakers Volume Control Replacement, Pull off volume knob: stap 2, afbeelding 1 van 2 Creative Gigaworks T3 2.1 Speakers Volume Control Replacement, Pull off volume knob: stap 2, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • Unplug your speakers and make sure they aren't powered

    • Unplug the volume control cable from the bass speaker.

    • Pull up firmly to break the glue securing the knob

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  3. Creative Gigaworks T3 2.1 Speakers Volume Control Replacement, Remove nut and washer: stap 3, afbeelding 1 van 2 Creative Gigaworks T3 2.1 Speakers Volume Control Replacement, Remove nut and washer: stap 3, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • Unscrew nut

    • Remove washer

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  4. Creative Gigaworks T3 2.1 Speakers Volume Control Replacement, Remove plastic cover: stap 4, afbeelding 1 van 1

    • Unscrew the 3 small screws

    • Remove plastic cover

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  5. Creative Gigaworks T3 2.1 Speakers Volume Control Replacement, Disconnect cable: stap 5, afbeelding 1 van 3 Creative Gigaworks T3 2.1 Speakers Volume Control Replacement, Disconnect cable: stap 5, afbeelding 2 van 3 Creative Gigaworks T3 2.1 Speakers Volume Control Replacement, Disconnect cable: stap 5, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Remove the circuit board from the base

    • Unplug the white plug under the circuit board

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  7. Creative Gigaworks T3 2.1 Speakers Volume Control Replacement, Remove old potentiometer: stap 6, afbeelding 1 van 3 Creative Gigaworks T3 2.1 Speakers Volume Control Replacement, Remove old potentiometer: stap 6, afbeelding 2 van 3 Creative Gigaworks T3 2.1 Speakers Volume Control Replacement, Remove old potentiometer: stap 6, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Cut the legs of the potentiometer to separate it from the circuit board

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  8. Creative Gigaworks T3 2.1 Speakers Volume Control Replacement, Remove remaining parts of potentiometer: stap 7, afbeelding 1 van 2 Creative Gigaworks T3 2.1 Speakers Volume Control Replacement, Remove remaining parts of potentiometer: stap 7, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • The legs of the old potentiometer will still be soldered to the board

    • Use the soldering iron to soften the solder and push the legs out the other side.

    • Alternatively, you can use the pliers to hold the board by the tip of a leg while you heat up the solder. The board will then release and fall down.

    • Repeat until you have removed all the legs from the board.

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  9. Creative Gigaworks T3 2.1 Speakers Volume Control Replacement, Prepare the new potentiometer for soldering: stap 8, afbeelding 1 van 3 Creative Gigaworks T3 2.1 Speakers Volume Control Replacement, Prepare the new potentiometer for soldering: stap 8, afbeelding 2 van 3 Creative Gigaworks T3 2.1 Speakers Volume Control Replacement, Prepare the new potentiometer for soldering: stap 8, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • The new potentiometer might not have its legs aligned to the contact points.

    • Bend the legs until they align properly

    • The legs will also be too long to place the potentiometer level to the board. Cut the legs to the right length for all legs to touch the contact points while keeping the potentiometer level and close to the circuit board.

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  10. Creative Gigaworks T3 2.1 Speakers Volume Control Replacement, Put the potentiometer in place: stap 9, afbeelding 1 van 3 Creative Gigaworks T3 2.1 Speakers Volume Control Replacement, Put the potentiometer in place: stap 9, afbeelding 2 van 3 Creative Gigaworks T3 2.1 Speakers Volume Control Replacement, Put the potentiometer in place: stap 9, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Hold the potentiometer firmly to the board and heat up the solder to allow the legs to set into place. Start with the two large legs.

    • Repeat the process progressively until the potentiometer has sunken a little into the circuit board holes and is level.

    • This step is just to position the potentiometer, the contacts don't have to be perfect.

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  11. Creative Gigaworks T3 2.1 Speakers Volume Control Replacement, Check the potentiometer is well positionned: stap 10, afbeelding 1 van 1

    • Temporarily replace the plastic cover to ensure the potentiometer is well positionned.

    • Screw the 3 small screws to ensure everything fits.

    • Remove screws and cover again.

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  12. Creative Gigaworks T3 2.1 Speakers Volume Control Replacement, Solder the potentiometer to the circuit board: stap 11, afbeelding 1 van 1

    • Solder the legs to the board, making sure contacts are good and that no two legs are soldered together.

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  13. Creative Gigaworks T3 2.1 Speakers Volume Control Replacement, Reassemble: stap 12, afbeelding 1 van 3 Creative Gigaworks T3 2.1 Speakers Volume Control Replacement, Reassemble: stap 12, afbeelding 2 van 3 Creative Gigaworks T3 2.1 Speakers Volume Control Replacement, Reassemble: stap 12, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Plug the main cable back into the board.

    • Place the board back on the base and screw the cover on.

    • Place washer and nut

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  14. Creative Gigaworks T3 2.1 Speakers Volume Control Replacement, Test volume control: stap 13, afbeelding 1 van 1

    • Make sure your speakers are unplugged and not powered

    • Plug the volume control cable into the bass speaker

    • Power your speakers and check the volume control works.

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  15. Creative Gigaworks T3 2.1 Speakers Volume Control Replacement, Glue the control knob on: stap 14, afbeelding 1 van 2 Creative Gigaworks T3 2.1 Speakers Volume Control Replacement, Glue the control knob on: stap 14, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • Put a few drops of super glue in the hole in the center of the control knob

    • Carefully place the knob on the potentiometer and twist until they align and assemble

    • Hold down for a few seconds for the glue to set

    • Enjoy !

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Conclusie

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Lid sinds: 11/21/22

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Félicitation pour ce tuto et surtout de l'endroit où acheter le pot.

Albert M - Antwoord

Hi, I just got the this problem with the potentiometer and found this guide, thanks man 👍
Just the Aliexpress potentiometer link is not working anymore, can you provide a new?

Joacim Rönn - Antwoord

Hi, found these on Ali, the other one has a comment that it doesn't work.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10050062...
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10050026...
Do you think it's safe to try one of these?

Joacim Rönn - Antwoord

Hi,

I would indeed try the second one. The potentiometer looks right, I don’t think there is a big risk trying. If it works, please comment here so I can update the tutorial with the link.

Good luck !

Cameron van den bergh - Antwoord

I tried the second one, but no luck. The volume is at 100% all the time and I can't turn it off using the volume knob.
I ordered myself a pair of Presonus Eris 3.5 2nd Gen. If someone finds a potentiometer that works, I would be still interested.

Joacim Rönn - Antwoord

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