Replacing Buttons / Encoders on OT mk1

Hey peeps, continuing an existing thread instead of creating a new one.

The record button on my OT is broken, and only works intermittently and when pressing in a certain direction. When pressing the play button, live recording is always engaged, which probably means the record button is on also when not pressed.

Mechanically the button mechanism is loose, and can easily be wiggled back and forth. The lower plastic base of the button seems to sit tightly. It’s the upper/bigger part that’s loose. Feels like som snap mechanism is broken or something. In the picture you can see a gap between the base and the upper part, which is not there on the stop and play buttons.

Any suggestions on what to do?
What part of the switch do you think is broken?
Is it possible there’s a plastic snap fit that’s broken, that can be glued?
If so, what’s the best way to fix it?

Any suggestions appreciated. I really hope I can fix it myself, was hoping to spend some time sampling old cassettes and vinyl during the holiday :unamused:



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