I'm guessing this is a main board problem. You can get the SQ-1 Service Manual (parts as well) here:
www.syntaur.com/ensoniq_manuals.html
The Service Manual is for the 61-note SQ-1, but that uses the same boards as the SQ-1, just a different keybed. I don't think this is a keybed problem. You can try unplugging the ribbon cable to the keybed from the main board, boot up, and see if you get the same crash. You may get a KEYBOARD CALIBRATION ERROR message, but you can ignore it; if it boots, the keys won't work, but at least you'll be able to see if you get that error message. If you still do, you know it's a main board problem and not anything to do with the keybed. And at that point, your only hope is to replace the main board.
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