Fender Frontman 15R Transformer Replacement Repair Guide

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Moderate

Steps

Time Required

                          20 - 30 minutes

Sections

Back panel
3 steps
Mounting Bracket
4 steps
Transformer
4 steps

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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              Back panel

Be sure to unplug the device before proceeding.
Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the four 21.7mm screws holding the back panel to the frame.

Be sure to unplug the device before proceeding.

Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the four 21.7mm screws holding the back panel to the frame.

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Step 2

Once the screws are out, use a plastic opening tool or spudger to pry the top of the back panel open. There may be some resistance, but it will eventually pry loose.

Once the screws are out, use a plastic opening tool or spudger to pry the top of the back panel open. There may be some resistance, but it will eventually pry loose.

Step 3

Once the top is separated, use your hand to remove the back panel from the unit.

Once the top is separated, use your hand to remove the back panel from the unit.

Step 4

              Mounting Bracket

There will be two black wires connecting the top mounting bracket to the reverb box at the bottom of the unit. Label the wires to prevent crossing upon re-installation, then unplug the wires from the reverb box.

There will be two black wires connecting the top mounting bracket to the reverb box at the bottom of the unit. Label the wires to prevent crossing upon re-installation, then unplug the wires from the reverb box.

Step 5

Label and unplug the two red wires connecting the mounting bracket to the speaker by pulling them off the nodes.

Label and unplug the two red wires connecting the mounting bracket to the speaker by pulling them off the nodes.

Step 6

Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to unscrew the four 36.4 mm screws holding the mounting bracket to the top of the amp.

Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to unscrew the four 36.4 mm screws holding the mounting bracket to the top of the amp.

Step 7

Pull the mounting bracket free from the frame. It may be wedged in very snug, in which case, use a plastic opening tool/spudger to pry it loose from the front.

Pull the mounting bracket free from the frame. It may be wedged in very snug, in which case, use a plastic opening tool/spudger to pry it loose from the front.

Step 8

              Transformer

Locate the transformer on the metal mounting bracket and be sure that it looks the same as the replacement that you plan on installing.

Locate the transformer on the metal mounting bracket and be sure that it looks the same as the replacement that you plan on installing.

Step 9

Using a Philips #1 Screwdriver unscrew the two 14.8 mm screws connecting the transformer to the mounting bracket.
Hold the nuts in place while unscrewing the bolts using a 9/32" Crescent Wrench (or pliers if you do not have a 9/32" Crescent Wrench).
Although the transformer is released from the mounting bracket, it cannot be fully removed yet because there are still cables holding it to the circuit board that must be cut.

Using a Philips #1 Screwdriver unscrew the two 14.8 mm screws connecting the transformer to the mounting bracket.

Hold the nuts in place while unscrewing the bolts using a 9/32" Crescent Wrench (or pliers if you do not have a 9/32" Crescent Wrench).

Although the transformer is released from the mounting bracket, it cannot be fully removed yet because there are still cables holding it to the circuit board that must be cut.

Step 10

Label, make note of, or memorize the arrangement of all wires going to and from from the transformer.

Label, make note of, or memorize the arrangement of all wires going to and from from the transformer.

Step 11

Using wire cutters, cut the wires from the existing transformer leaving only enough wire next to the transformer to see the color of each cut wire. Then remove the transformer.

Using wire cutters, cut the wires from the existing transformer leaving only enough wire next to the transformer to see the color of each cut wire. Then remove the transformer.

The new transformer will have wire leads that need to be spliced with the cut wires from the board and power switch. If you are unfamiliar with this process, here are the fundamentals of how to splice cut wires together.

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Benedikt Heine - May 25, 2020

Hello Mr Figueira,

my name is Ben and the transformer of my Frontman 15R is defintely broken. I was able to remove the old one without even thinking about how hard it is to get a new one. Would you recommend buying it straight of Fender or could i try another one with the same output current?

KWE FPV - Feb 15, 2021

I to am also looking for a new transformer for my frontman 15r but can’t seem to find any?

does anyone know the part number or product to get?

I think there is two output windings, the secondary at 16.8v but not sure

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