Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A sticky spillage has rendered a footswitch on this Line 6 Helix LT inoperable - By replacing a few inexpensive components, we can get this digital FX floor unit functioning again.
Components Required:
Tactile Switch TL1105F100Q - mouser.co.uk/ProductDetail/E-Switch/TL1105F100Q?qs=6C6BR4UgC3O6FqoqVdeDAQ%3D%3D
LED 50141M173100 - mouser.co.uk/ProductDetail/Wurth-Elektronik/150141M173100?qs=2kOmHSv6VfT%2Fmnpysgc7Ng%3D%3D
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#line6helix #footswitch #axefromthegrave
Timecodes:
00:00 - It's finally happened, man!
00:37 - How the footswitches are constructed
01:10 - Confirming fault with multimeter
02:04 - Removing the footswitch PCB
03:27 - Electronic switching components & Fault
04:26 - Removing the faulty parts
05:24 - Installing the replacement parts
06:31 - Reassembling and testing the Helix LT
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A sticky spillage has rendered a footswitch on this Line 6 Helix LT inoperable - By replacing a few inexpensive components, we can get this digital FX floor unit functioning again.
Components Required:
Tactile Switch TL1105F100Q - mouser.co.uk/ProductDetail/E-Switch/TL1105F100Q?qs=6C6BR4UgC3O6FqoqVdeDAQ%3D%3D
LED 50141M173100 - mouser.co.uk/ProductDetail/Wurth-Elektronik/150141M173100?qs=2kOmHSv6VfT%2Fmnpysgc7Ng%3D%3D
More details on how Science of Loud implements product promotion - csguitars.co.uk/disclosure
#line6helix #footswitch #axefromthegrave
Timecodes:
00:00 - It's finally happened, man!
00:37 - How the footswitches are constructed
01:10 - Confirming fault with multimeter
02:04 - Removing the footswitch PCB
03:27 - Electronic switching components & Fault
04:26 - Removing the faulty parts
05:24 - Installing the replacement parts
06:31 - Reassembling and testing the Helix LT
More from Science of Loud:
Support on Patreon: patreon.com/csguitars
Join Science of Loud Discord - discord.gg/uJHFgJRunb
Buy Science of Loud Merchandise - csguitars.co.uk/store
Website - csguitars.co.uk
Contact - colin@csguitars.co.uk
___________________________________
*Description contains affiliate links. Purchasing using one of these links will generate a small commission for Science of Loud at no additional cost to you.*
Affiliate Links:
Thomann - thomann.de/gb/index.html?offid=1&affid=367
Sweetwater - imp.i114863.net/2mGGg
Reverb - reverb.grsm.io/csguitars
Spectre Digital - https://spectredigital.com?aff=CSGuitars
Crimson Luthiery Tools - crimsonguitars.com/?ref=csguitars + Discount Code 'CSGUITARS5' for 5% OFF
MrGugu Clothing- mrgugu.com & 15% OFF Discount Code: CSGuitars
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