I was one of the first in the USA to purchase one of these. Had a few of them replaced back when there were quality cotrol issues that I no longer hear about.

I've had two of these for a year and a half. This one has been gigged with for about a year, and has been in my studio for 6 months. Left powered on a lot. Now I notice no LCD display. Keyboard works fine. Unless there is a mere connection problem, I better be prepared for a super epensive and lengthy repair.

What a drag.

Beakybird

open it up check the display terminals plug could be loose........not to hard to do just some screws.

If service is needed think of all the money you made with 500 gigs a yr with that small investment .....

good luck

[This message has been edited by Dnj (edited 03-03-2009).]

Isn't your S900 covered by warranty?

Not sure what it is in USA.

Ian

[This message has been edited by ianmcnll (edited 03-03-2009).]

Really?? It is 90 days labor, 1 year parts in USA.

Does anyone know about extended warranty through Mastercard??

Beakybird

The warranty in Canada is 2 years parts and labor.

Good luck with the repairs.

Ian

Hi Beaky B ,

I would too would check for a lose connection.

You are right , 90 day warranty is not enough , even the T-3 , that is all you get.

Should be atleast a year on the PSR`s and 2 years on the Tyros.

Best of luck to you , also , call Steve D , I bet he would help.

Later

Gary 

I talk`n about FULL coverage !

Hi Ian ,

Sad but true , the rest of the world get a better warranty than USA sold Yamaha KB`s.

But atleast we have Steve Deming , and I truly think he would do all he could to help us out if need be.

Later

Gary 

If you purchase your keyboard from an online retailer..., SOME of them offer extended warranties on keyboards (most often extended a full year) at no cost. I know this was common with AmericanMusical. When shopping and warranty is an issue perhaps looking for an online retailer with the no cost extended warranties may be a good option.

Here's one for example: S900 with extended 12 month warranty for FREE http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-YAM-PSRS900-LIST

Now of course notice the price on this unit is $1,699 and some will say you're paying for that warranty.., but YOU as the shopper.., it's your duty to be an EDUCATED and responsible shopper. ALMOST ALL OF THESE ONLINE RETAILERS PRICE MATCH for business. You tell AM that this unit sells for $1,599 at Zzounds.com and BAM you get a S900 for $1,599 with a 12 month extended warranty! A few extra clicks of your mouse and saying the magic phrase..., "Well they're selling it for less" could pay off in the long run if your unit blows the LCD within that two year period




[This message has been edited by squeak_D (edited 03-03-2009).]

Gary,

Normal Canadian warranty is 1 yr parts and labour however Yamaha Canada has been running a program for the last few years whereby the warranty is doubled...so 2 years parts and labour.

I guess it's because of our weather...

Ian

Ian.....No, no, no...it's beacuase the fine canadian people are gentle folk and do not abuse their equipment! :-)
Lee S.