Hi York,

Thanks for the tip and the pointer to the web page. I thought the
method might be to remove the plate but on my unit the four metal
tongues are very difficult to pry open. I might try the spring
cutting technique.

Thanks!
Eric

--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com , york luethje <ybl@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Eric,
>
> the springs are housed in the two small cylinders you find adjacent
to the mounting of the stick itself. They are protected by a plastic
plate which is held in place by four metal tongues. Pry these open
with a pincer or a small screwdriver, remove the plate, remove the
springs, replace the plate, bend the tongues back into the original
position. Repeat with the other potentiometer and you're done.
> Apparently there's also an alternative where you cut the springs:
> http://www.doepfer.de/DIY/a100_diy.htm
>
> Good luck,
>
> York
>