Re: How to open composite monitor //e

[A <ab.beadle@gmail.com>]

On Dec 31 2009, 3:38 pm, hmbrew <hmb...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 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.
>
> > > 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.
>
> >     Michael
>
> 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.

I tried applying force to free the power cord's panel from the back
cover to no avail.

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?