Re: How to open composite monitor //e

[hmbrew <hmbrew@gmail.com>]

On Dec 29, 11:14 pm, Michael Black <et...@ncf.ca> wrote:
> On Tue, 29 Dec 2009, hmbrew wrote:
> > Hello all,
>
> > I have an "Applecolor (tm) composite monitor //e" model no. A2M6021.
>
> > I need to open it to replace the caps so it will stop squealing.
>
> > How do I open it? I have removed all 6 screws that I can find. The two
> > halves separate by about an inch, but it feels like cables inside or
> > something are preventing me from completely opening it. I have tried
> > looking inside with a flashlight but cannot see what the obstruction
> > is. (the opening is too narrow)
>
Thanks for the quick reply.

This model does not have a handle. There is no screw in the exact
middle, but I have removed 2 screws about 4" to either side of the
middle. (on the back)
There were also 2 on the bottom, parallel to the others that go into
the back. These were near the front edge of the monitor.
The final 2 were on the back as well, but near the top.
All of these screws were in plain view, and there are no evident caps
or recesses to hide additional screws.
It's possible that the two halves snap together in a way that is never
meant to be opened. If that is the case, I'll just have to be
innovative.

> > Note: if yours has rubber caps over some of the screws, it is not the
> > same model as this one. That model is the 6021-x.
>
> > Thanks in advance.
>
> I've never seen the model up close.  But if there's an indentation in
> the back that can act as a handle, that's a possible place for screws.
>
> Also, the Apple monitor I do have had a screw in the middle of the back,
> I guess where the power cord enters.  Other monitors I've opened often
> have a screw in the middle of the back, acting as support for the back of
> the circuit board.
>
>     Michael