IBM monitor - removing casing!

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Skeleton Man

Hi all,

I have an old IBM monitor, model # 6543-314. It has 2 torx screws holding
the case on, which I removed.. but the cover will not come off ! (the bottom
side with the screws will move a very small amount and that's it !)

It looks like there may be another screw or something on the back under the
label with the part number and warnings, etc, (slight round indentation)
but I'm not sure.. I couldn't remove the label..

Any suggestions ? (I need to get the damn thing open so I can adjust the
focus!)

Regards,
Chris
 
Skeleton said:
Hi all,

I have an old IBM monitor, model # 6543-314. It has 2 torx screws holding
the case on, which I removed.. but the cover will not come off ! (the bottom
side with the screws will move a very small amount and that's it !)

It looks like there may be another screw or something on the back under the
label with the part number and warnings, etc, (slight round indentation)
but I'm not sure.. I couldn't remove the label..

Any suggestions ? (I need to get the damn thing open so I can adjust the
focus!)

Regards,
Chris
Click to expand...
I am not sure of the model of monitor you cite, but some IBM monitors
used to have two slots in the cover at the top that were used with a
tool for releasing the top latches of the cover. A sharply pointed,
flat tapered tool was inserted forward and it released the latching
mechanism so that the cover could be pulled to the rear. You might be
able to use an awl or other similar pointed instrument if your monitor
is what I am describing.
 
I am not sure of the model of monitor you cite, but some IBM monitors
used to have two slots in the cover at the top that were used with a
tool for releasing the top latches of the cover. A sharply pointed,
flat tapered tool was inserted forward and it released the latching
mechanism so that the cover could be pulled to the rear. You might be
able to use an awl or other similar pointed instrument if your monitor
is what I am describing.
Click to expand...

Thankyou ! The monitor in question does have those slots.. I couldn't work
out what purpose they served (I had guessed it was some kinda mounting for
speakers, etc)

I don't know what an awl is, but I'm guessing a long thin screwdriver will
do the trick ?

Regards,
Chris
 
Skeleton said:
Thankyou ! The monitor in question does have those slots.. I couldn't work
out what purpose they served (I had guessed it was some kinda mounting for
speakers, etc)

I don't know what an awl is, but I'm guessing a long thin screwdriver will
do the trick ?

Regards,
Chris
Click to expand...
An awl is a pointed tool like an ice pick. A screwdriver will not work
unless it is very fine at the point and increases to a wider diameter
right after the point. There is a tab on the cover as I recall that
locks into a plastic latch built into the front bezel of the monitor and
it will take a pointed instrument to lift the latch so that it clears
the tab of the cover. Unfortunately, it will become very apparent once
you get the cover off why this is so. I made a unlatching tool out of a
couple pieces of flat steel or aluminum that was narrow enough to fit
into the slot and tapered from a point to about 1 1/2 inches back from
the point. Sliding this tool forward separates the latch/tab and allows
the cover to be pulled to the rear.
 
Ken said:
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An awl is a pointed tool like an ice pick. A screwdriver will not work
unless it is very fine at the point and increases to a wider diameter
right after the point. There is a tab on the cover as I recall that
locks into a plastic latch built into the front bezel of the monitor and
it will take a pointed instrument to lift the latch so that it clears
the tab of the cover. Unfortunately, it will become very apparent once
you get the cover off why this is so. I made a unlatching tool out of a
couple pieces of flat steel or aluminum that was narrow enough to fit
into the slot and tapered from a point to about 1 1/2 inches back from
the point. Sliding this tool forward separates the latch/tab and allows
the cover to be pulled to the rear.
Click to expand...

One of those amusing designs where you can't find out what is
needed until you have thoroughly broken it. It generates millions
in new sales annually. Bah. All to avoid showing a screwhead.
 
CBFalconer said:
One of those amusing designs where you can't find out what is
needed until you have thoroughly broken it. It generates millions
in new sales annually. Bah. All to avoid showing a screwhead.
Click to expand...

This seems to be a fact of the "home repair" business. Once you've
figured out how to do it, you won't need to do it again in your lifetime!

Virg Wall

PS: I do find that a few minutes of observation and contemplation can
save lots of frustration! I keep telling myself this, but I don't seem
to listen. :-) (The only thing we learn from experience is that we don't
learn from experience.)

VWW
 
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