TRAKTOR S8 power problems

hey I got my S8 a few months ago and suddenly the unit does not power on at all, lucky it wasn't while I was playing but still very annoying has anyone heard of this problem with the new S8 setups, very sad state of affairs so is trying to get help from the NI staff... MEH!!

 

same here, same exact random power loss, replaced the power supply and still nothing... did you ever get your situation sorted out?

 

I got the same issue. Even tried my D2's power supply and still no power. This is a common and very serious issue. Somebody also posted that it their unit takes a loong time to turn on but eventually does (like 45 minutes). Totally unacceptable.

 

My Traktor S8 is no longer turning on. The problem developed as described by many Traktor S8 owners. How can Native Instruments not care? Why don't they tell us what to do? They must know what is wrong with the device. I bought it second hand from Guitar Center and it started failing 2 months after. I didn't get to use it more than 10 times.

 

I to have a power issue with my S8 does any body reply or read these

 

Simon, you can open de device by removing the screws on the rear. There is no need to remove the knobs nor the sliders. Use a thick towel to lay your S8, once you have removed the screws remove the rear part of the case. Then locate the small board in which the power connector goes. Remove the screws (4), then remove the board from its position. A plastic part attached to that board that keeps it aligned to the USB port and the power jack will come out when you remove the board, don’t be afraid, you can put it back later. There are some removable cables connected to that board that might not be well connected, push them in, so that you make sure that they become well connected. Connect the power supply and turn on the device. It should work.
If the device is still under warranty you can ask NI to fix it for you, if not, you can do it. Don’t be afraid, it’s not a big deal.
note: There is one extra screw under the warranty sticker.
I spent months with the device failing to power on very often until it never worked. again. I took the risk and fixed it.

For months I tried to find an answer on the web, but nothing was available, only people like me asking the same question. It happened to be a very easy fix. Good luck!

 

Same problem doesn't happen all the time but when i touch the browser the whole machine just dies & reboots. Not acceptable

 

I own S8 for several months, just S8 stopped turning on, although I trained on it all day, I hope this is a temporary problem, since tomorrow I was going to play online stream on facebook, it’s very strange

 

Same as everyone else... started dropping power in the middle of sets, reboots (popping my monitors in the process), then stops the music altogether. Tried re-seating the power cable, had it apart (nothing untoward).. not sure whether to bother with a new power supply as I’m not sure where the issue is. Come on Native Instruments, show this thread some love. What can we do or are we heading over to Record Box or Serato?

 

Hey, not a solution, but an observation (after playing with my S8 endlessly yesterday) - the power switches off almost consistently when I press the Browse button on Deck A (on the same side as the power in). So, if you’re trying to select an effect for example on Deck A... down she goes.

Also, it does it like this about 5 times, then it seems to settle and be stable for a bit. So now I start my deck, cycle it a few times until it’s stable, then play my set. Hopeless and frustrating, but it’s a workaround. Does anyone else have the same observations?

 

Same issue here!!!. Where is NI support team? Is there any repair centers in Canada? i need some help here you guys.

 

S8 turned after 3 days, strange of course. Now it works, but of course I doubt that I will use it for performances outside the house, but I still love it, even with these glitches

 

Haha you right, it's easy to fix.... very helpful, I searched your answer during a very long time. Thanks

 

Bonsoir Frank,

did you fixed your power problem with the tutorial from Xtian0 ?

 

Yes

 

I sincerely congratulate You!! My controller doesn't show any signs of life for the 4th day... Can I find out what prayer you said to make the controller come alive?))))

 

I took it apart, put it together and constantly thought, let it turn on, let it turn on, and it happened))

 

Someone with my problem???

 

Its happening to me too. sad for such an expensive kit

 

Yes there is a hardware problem with these units, they can be repaired I have a collection of parts now if anyone in AUS needs them fixed