So embarrassing

Just getting back into electronics and am enjoying al the new and wonderous stuff that is available these days.

But, ran into a simple but annoying problem - I have a pair of 'computer' speakers attached to my windows box - 240v powered, internal amp etc, and quite reasonable sound for cheap ($100 or so 5 years ago) and crappy stuff.

But lately I get hum and motorboating at times - probably the electros due for an overhaul, no sweat

But I can't get the effing case open! Looked everywhere (eg under labels etc) for concealed screws, but can't find a bloody one!

Maybe the buggers really glued this so and so together, but sheesh....

David

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You should pulling apart the interior of a modern car :-)

Michael

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Michael C

You should try detailing one.

-mark

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mark jb

Probably one of those click together plastic ones. Try pushing it in near the middle seems and see what you can find!

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Dand

Try pressing in the plastic at the join to see if it's glued. If it is you can try running around it with a blade and cutting through. If that doesn't work try the Homer Simpson method and bash it good.

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Poxy

Sounds like you need a technician, David (one who doesn't do dastardly things to your coffee mug).

There might be screws beneath labels on the back, and it's very likely that the case halves have moulded-in clips where they overlap. Try running a small screwdriver or your thumbnail down the crack to see if they'll unclip.

If all else fails, try an American screwdriver (large hammer)....

Good luck Bob

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Bob Parker

Well you are sooo right Michael .....actually the cig lighter socket on my

4Runner gave up and died - Toyota mob wanted $170 to replace it!!! So thought I'd do it myself - what a bugger, have to pull the motor, gearbox and diff out to do it (slight exaggeration here) - ended up just running a lead from the battery to an inline socket - much easier.

David - who did run the lead thru a fuse of course

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quietguy

I will give that a go - otherwise 'THE DREMAL'

David

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Hi Bob

Yeh, looked behind labels, and tried the crack open technique I use with the old Apple Macs - that thing is sealed up tighter than a nuns 'rosery'

David - who w> Sounds like you need a technician, David (one who doesn't do dastardly

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quietguy

Now Bob, you know that isn't true! There aren't any American screwdrivers anymore becasue they all come from China.

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Michael A. Terrell

Because a molded plastic space shuttle would burn up on re-entry.

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Michael A. Terrell

Hi Mike, If it's any consolation, there are no more Australian ones either, for exactly the same reason. :(

Regards Bob

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Bob Parker

To the OP: Also check the cables, audio connector and the socket on the mb or soundcard, sometimes they fail.

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