Re: How to open composite monitor //e

[hmbrew <hmbrew@gmail.com>]

On Jan 1, 10:44 pm, A <ab.bea...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Dec 31 2009, 3:38 pm, hmbrew <hmb...@gmail.com> wrote:
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> > On Dec 31, 2:36 pm, Michael Black <et...@ncf.ca> wrote:
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> > > On Thu, 31 Dec 2009, A2Aviator wrote:
> > > > Yes, the panel thats inset, there with the controls/video connector/AC
> > > > line cord stays right where it is. It is a separate piece from the
> > > > rear chassis cover. That is actually connected to the logic board
> > > > which is secured to the chassis. So if you've not removed those two
> > > > screws, this is whats lifting and giving resistance.
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> > > > There will be a "mail slot" like hole in the rear chassis cover when
> > > > you lift it off.
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> > > I did reference that, though not as well, in my post.  There's something
> > > like that on the Apple III monitor.  As I recall, despite the screw(s)
> > > it wasn't obvious until the cover wouldn't come off and I realized I did
> > > have to unscrew that piece.
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> > >     Michael
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> > Well it must be stuck, because said panel tries to remain attached to
> > the back cover when I lift it off. Maybe I can solve this with some
> > well-placed force. (But carefully)
> > I'm usually excessively nervous about forcing something when I'm
> > taking stuff apart.
> > I'll fiddle with it some more when I get home again tomorrow.
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> I tried applying force to free the power cord's panel from the back
> cover to no avail.
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> It's still quite stuck, and I even wonder whether even a blow from a
> hammer could free it. I doubt that it is glued, since I got it to
> budge slightly (by prying it with a screwdriver). Upon studying the
> construction and reading suggestions, I am reasonably confident that I
> understand how it is supposed to come apart.
>
> Has anyone heard of one getting badly stuck like this? Any suggestions
> before I go "all out" on it?

Oops, I used my other email for the previous post. Anyway, the
previous post was really me. Sorry, having several accounts relaying
messages to each other gets confusing.