S410s REPAIR MANUAL
These instructions are intended to help restore any ailing S410s Passive Subwoofer back to factory working conditions. They show how to remove and replace the drivers and input assembly. Please contact Mackie Technical Support (1-800-898-3211) to receive a Service Request Number and Order Number for parts needed for this restoration. They will also help you determine the nature of the problem and what parts will repair the unit. Tools needed: • Phillips head screwdriver. • Solid workbench.
Top left woofer replacement: 1 1 7 2 2 8 3 7 4 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 1 Six screws need to be removed from each side of the front of the grill (twelve screws total) using the phillips head screwdriver. This grill has a tendency to want to pop off, so please be sure to hold it in place with one hand or arm while removing the screws with your free hand. In addition to the grill, the screws also hold the decorative trim. The trim should be removed, too.
Top left woofer replacement continued: 3 Carefully begin to remove the woofer. Caution: The woofer is approximately 8 pounds with the weight unevenly distributed. push down 4 + The positive (blue and black) and negative (solid black) cables are still attached to the woofer terminals. Remove the cables from their terminals simply by pushing down on the terminal and pulling out the cable. 5 The picture above shows what the S410s looks like with the grill and top left woofer removed.
Top right woofer replacement: 1 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 1 Six screws need to be removed from each side of the front of the grill (twelve screws total) using the phillips head screwdriver. This grill has a tendency to want to pop off, so please be sure to hold it in place with one hand or arm while removing the screws with your free hand. In addition to the grill, the screws also hold the decorative trim. The trim should be removed, too. Keep the twelve screws in a safe place.
Top right woofer replacement continued: 3 Carefully begin to remove the woofer. Caution: The woofer is approximately 8 pounds with the weight unevenly distributed. push down 4 + The positive (blue and black) and negative (solid black) cables are still attached to the woofer terminals. Remove the cables from their terminals simply by pushing down on the terminal and pulling out the cable. 5 The picture above shows what the S410s looks like with the grill and top right woofer removed.
Bottom left woofer replacement: 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 1 Six screws need to be removed from each side of the front of the grill (twelve screws total) using the phillips head screwdriver. This grill has a tendency to want to pop off, so please be sure to hold it in place with one hand or arm while removing the screws with your free hand. In addition to the grill, the screws also hold the decorative trim. The trim should be removed, too. Keep the twelve screws in a safe place.
Bottom left woofer replacement continued: 3 Carefully begin to remove the woofer. Caution: The woofer is approximately 8 pounds with the weight unevenly distributed. push down 4 + The positive (blue and black) and negative (solid black) cables are still attached to the woofer terminals. Remove the cables from their terminals simply by pushing down on the terminal and pulling out the cable. 5 The picture above shows what the S410s looks like with the grill and bottom left woofer removed.
Bottom right woofer replacement: 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 1 Six screws need to be removed from each side of the front of the grill (twelve screws total) using the phillips head screwdriver. This grill has a tendency to want to pop off, so please be sure to hold it in place with one hand or arm while removing the screws with your free hand. In addition to the grill, the screws also hold the decorative trim. The trim should be removed, too. Keep the twelve screws in a safe place.
Bottom right woofer replacement continued: 3 Carefully begin to remove the woofer. Caution: The woofer is approximately 8 pounds with the weight unevenly distributed. push down + 4 The positive (blue and black) and negative (solid black) cables are still attached to the woofer terminals. Remove the cables from their terminals simply by pushing down on the terminal and pulling out the cable. 5 The picture above shows what the S410s looks like with the grill and bottom right woofer removed.
Input assembly replacement: 1 2 8 7 3 4 6 5 1 2 8 3 7 4 6 5 1 Eight screws need to be removed from the input assembly (located on the rear of the cabinet) using the phillips head screwdriver. Once the screws are removed, the input assembly may be loosened by prying a flat head screwdriver in between it and the cabinet. Keep the eight screws in a safe place. 2 Once loosened, the input assembly may be easily removed from the cabinet.
Input assembly replacement continued: Pull out J4 J3 - + Input Thru 3 Two cables need to be removed from the input assembly PCB (as shown on the left): (1) the solid black cable attaches to the negative terminal (connection J4). This is for the input jack, and (2) the grey and black cable attaches to the positive terminal (connection J3). This is for the thru jack. Do not force cable removal or connection, although needle-nose pliers may aid in loosening the crimped cables.
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