Ibanez 5 String Bass Model SR405QM Output Jack Replacement

Written By: Chris Pittner

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Ibanez 5 String Bass Model SR405QM Output Jack Replacement

Difficulty

Difficult

Steps

Time Required

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Introduction

In this guide you will learn how to replace the output jack. Output jack replacement will need to be done if your bass no longer makes sound, the bass only makes sound when the cable is orientated awkwardly or the bass cuts in and out when the cable is moved. Your output jack can break because the delicate metal parts which make contact with the instrument cable have been worn out or bent out of shape. Sadly, this Ibanez series bass uses a closed output jack, thus it is impossible to fix, and can only be replaced.

Tools

Step 1

Gently place the instrument upside-down on a soft surface.
Locate the battery cavity cap and screws.

Step 2

Use a Phillips #2 head screwdriver to unscrew both screws. Two #1 1mm long screws.

Step 3

Remove the cap by lifting upwards to reveal the battery.

Step 4

Gently lift the battery from the cavity.
Detach the battery completely by firmly pulling the fabric connector from the conducting end of the battery.

Step 5

Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the four screws on the backplate.

Step 6

Remove the cap by lifting upwards, revealing the circuitry of the instrument.

Step 7

Lift the green printed circuit board to move some of the wires.
Locate the output jack at the base of the cavity.
Move wires away from the end of the output jack to expose the three pins.

Step 8

Locate the gold nut at the base of the output Jack.
Do not remove the nut completely, but leave it about halfway down the output jack. We only want to move the prongs slightly away from all of the wires to allow for easier soldering.
Use the wrench to loosen the nut.

Step 9

Use a soldering iron to remove the three wires (two black, one white) from the output jack.
The soldering iron is extremely hot. Avoid contact with skin, fabric or the body of the instrument. When soldering iron is not in use, rest it on the soldering iron stand.

Step 10

Remove the loosened nut completely by rotating it counter-clockwise.

Step 11

Flip the bass over.
Remove output jack by pushing it gently from the back of the instrument and pulling it out from the front.
Insert a new output jack and tighten the nut about halfway.

Step 12

Use the soldering iron to attach the wires on to the new output jack according to the wiring diagram.
Securely tighten the nut using the adjustable wrench.

It would be nice if there was a wiring diagram… The link just says page not found?? I have 2 black wires and 1 white… Why would any company use 2 black wires!???? I pulled the old jack out following your directions then when I put the new jack in I clicked the diagram link and nothing… So I tried about 5 different configurations and still have no sound. At this point I think I might be putting to much heat to the jack, It’s not made to be heated up that many times… I hate this bass, glad it’s not mine! After seeing there color codes and them using so many black wires I would never buy a crappy Ibanez!! I used to think they were decant guitars, but playing well with poor craftsmanship makes them junk to me, It’s like buying a Kia car, Lol. Do you know why there are 2 black wires? And where do they go? I have 2 black, 1 white and one of those piece of crap barrel jacks… Thanks, Mike.

Whiteys Workshop - 13/10/20

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow steps 1-7 in reverse order.

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Chris Pittner

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One comment

Thanks for the good, clear instructions. Well done, very helpful.

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Clifton - 18/04/18