S215 Repair Guide
S215 Repair Guide
S215 Repair Guide
These instructions are intended to help restore any ailing S215 Passive
Loudspeaker back to factory working conditions. They show how to remove and
replace the drivers.
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:
***NOTE: not all tools listed below will be needed for your repair***
• Phillips head screwdriver.
• 3mm and 5mm allen wrench.
• 8mm open end wrench.
• Solid workbench.
Parts needed:
***NOTE: not all parts listed below will be needed for your repair***
• 15” Woofer Part #0010658 pages 3-4
• High Frequency Driver Part #0008093 pages 5-8
• Diaphragm Part #coming soon pages 9-10
Safety Warnings:
• Make sure that you disconnect all cords before you begin these procedures.
• Always use safety glasses!
• Please try NOT to touch any of the pcb circuitry, capacitors, resistors, etc.
• Take care to read and follow these instructions. It may help to read the
instructions prior to the repair to get an idea of what it entails.
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Woofer replacement:
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3 6
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1 Three screws need to be removed from
each side of the grill (six screws total)
using the phillips head screwdriver. A flat
head screwdriver may aid in loosening
the grill if it is sticking.
4 3
pull out
1 4
1 2
2 5
4 3
3 6
Push down
7 This is what it looks like with the grill
and horn assembly removed. See the
next page for further instructions and
additional pictures on how to remove
- + and replace the high frequency driver.
headless
screw
nut
locking washer
flat washer
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1 2
4 3
Diaphragm replacement:
1 At the present time (January 2007),
diaphragms are not currently available,
so you will have to replace the complete
driver following the previous section
(pages 5-8). If you have received a
diaphragm, please follow the steps
below.
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4 3
5
screws need to be removed from the The diaphragm and plate adapter are
driver using the 3mm allen wrench. easily removed from the horn assembly.
Notice the terminal locations in relation
to the indents of the high frequency
driver (circled above).
4 Keep the four screws in a safe place. 6 This is what the plate adapter and
diaphragm look like after they have
been removed from the horn assembly.
The diaphragm is separated from the
plate adapter simply by pushing down
on the terminals.
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