DBX 160VU Vintage - Replace Switches?

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outoftune

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I have a client who is having issues with the Gain Change switch on their vintage DBX 160VU.

Does anyone know if it's possible to change out one of the individual switches? Or does the entire assembly of three need to be replaced?
 
the 3 switches are mounted in a bracket with an internal latching/de-latching mech...it is possible remove one switch by bending up 4 tabs that can be observed "holding the switch in place' But be very carfeul not to disturb the latching mechanism that lies beneath the body of the 3 physical switches. If the  switch is not latching while delatching the others, the entire bank may need replacement.
oxidzation or contamination (dust grime etc) can also block the mechansim from engaging and also interrrupt the switching contacs, in this case a few blasts of air some 99.9% anhydrous and Caig D5 may get it back in order.
 
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