Noisy DS1 after replacing clipping diodes

[Dan Z]

My boss ds-1 is noisy after replacing the clipping diodes (d4 d5).

- I installed two clipping options led or diode plus switch to select
- After the mod, I turned it on, and it promply bled the battery
- I must have shorted something, so I removed the mod
- Unit still noisy after putting back original diodes
- I tried a new opamp but still noise.

I'm thinking I fried something when the battery drained out...but what to check?  I was thinking of replacing some of the electrolytic caps.

[jlullo]

Hey man... it drained your battery, sounds like there was a short to ground...

read the sticky post at the top of the forum so we can help you debug!

[ayayay!]

jlullo is probably right.  That battery is probably just strong enough to turn the pedal on, but not be useful.  See how many volts are in it. 

[Dan Z]

I forgot to mention, I installed a new battery after removing the mod.  The new battery is fine now - no drain.  In this state, the pedal is noisy when turned on.  Bypass is ok.