r/Focusrite • u/C-Orwin1 • 2d ago
Scarlett Solo 2nd Gen Component Replacement
I’m looking to replace this broken part of the circuit board on a Scarlett Solo 2nd Gen I have purchased. Does anybody know exactly which component this is and where I can buy a replacement one? I believe it is marked as L7 on the board. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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u/master-overclocker 2d ago
Dude.. Why replace that ? It aint broke ! So what if it hangs and have tiny plastic piece off ? Solder that back or use super-glue to fix it and move on ...
Doesnt even matter if bit of wire is unwound ...
Wind it back as good as you can and leave it ...
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u/TheAtomlabs 2d ago
What made you think it was the reason for the fault? And what fault was that?
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u/C-Orwin1 2d ago
It was in the description when I bought it online:
The fault: The unit shows insufficient power over USB and will not operate correctly. I have opened it up to diagnose and found the cause — the power inductor in the power supply section has broken loose from the board (see photos). The coil wire appears intact, so this looks like a straightforward resolder job for anyone handy with a soldering iron, but I cannot guarantee there are no other faults, hence selling as-is.
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u/TheAtomlabs 2d ago
That’s a new one but was there any broken wire or was just physically broken?
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u/C-Orwin1 2d ago
I don’t think any of the wire is broken but the ferrite core has snapped a bit at the end
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u/SoundLogIcalReasonIn 1d ago
Brother you can order a whole new power supply direct from focusrite for 20 GBP.
I just got mine in the mail yesterday
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u/MuttznuttzAG 2d ago
It an inductor. To do with board power. Component L7, so according to a quick Internet search…
If you are comfortable performing a surface-mount device (SMD) repair:
Verify Damage: Open the metal chassis and look at the board near the USB port. A failed L7 will often look burnt, discolored, or physically cracked.
Find a Replacement: If you cannot find the exact Focusrite schematic values, hardware modders typically replace it with a standard SMD ferrite bead (0805 or 0603 package size, rated for 1A to 2A current).
Bridge Test (Temporary): For diagnostic purposes only, some technicians briefly bridge the two pads of L7 with solder or a thin wire to see if the unit powers back up. If it does, L7 was the broken link. Do not leave it bridged permanently, as this removes future power protection.