Boss DS-1 service

A Boss DS-1 in need of service.

Boss DS-1

It got fed 18V instead of the usual 9V, bypass is working fine but quiet when effect is engaged.

Boss DS-1

A voltage reading of the op-amp indicated it was fried, +9V on all the pins but the GND connection. Here replaced with a JRC4558, also take a look at the bigger 100uF capacitor to the left.

Boss DS-1

Here it is desoldered. It did not survive the 18V it was feed. Replaced with a new one and the circuit is working again.

Boss DS-1

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