Re: How to open composite monitor //e

["Peter Watson" <paw77@N_O_hotmail_S_P_A_M.com>]

"hmbrew" <hmbrew@gmail.com> wrote in message 
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> On Tue, 29 Dec 2009, hmbrew wrote:
> > 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)
>
> 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.

Remarkably, I discovered I still have a copy of the dealer service 
procedures manual for the monitor!

That's the good news. The bad news is that it doesn't seem to shed any new 
light on the subject.  :-(

There's multiple different revisions and models (from different 
manufacturer's) but I think I've identified the one you have from your 
description of the screws. (Two on the bottom, four on the back.)

After removing the screws, the next steps are:

5. While pushing down on the rear panel with one hand, carefully pull the 
rear cover up until it clears the CRT board.

6. Pull the AC power cord through the opening in the rear cover. Set the 
rear cover aside.

That's it! The two steps refer to a diagram, but it's very simple and really 
does nothing to add new info.

I used to do part-time repair work on Apple gear, and while I remember 
needing the occasional product opening trick, I don't remember anything 
about the //e monitor.

So it really does sound like something's simply "caught" on a cable or 
whatever. If it was anything other than a monitor I'd say just wiggle things 
a bit harder, but that's not always a good move with CRTs!

I don't know whether Tony D has any better suggestions?
-- 
Peter Watson
-- Write to MS-DOS disks on the Apple IIgs?
-- Impossible!  ;-)