Ron(UK) wrote in message
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William Sommerwerck wrote:
The worst part of it is that this problem is easy to fix, but most
remote
controls are almost impossible to disassemble.

Screws aren't enough -- the back snaps together so tightly that, unless
you
have the right tool and know how to use it, it's impossible to open the
back
without destroying the unit. I irreparably damaged remote for a Toshiba
IDTV
doing this, and of course, full-function replacements aren't available.

The remote for my NAD MR-20a is secured solely wth screws, and is easy
to
clean.

Warming them with a heat gun, and a bit of twisting often gets them
apart. Don't over heat ones with lcd displays tho.

Ron

I've often done that, assuming a hot air gun , masking off any problem areas
like LCD, soft buttons etc. Stout thumb nails are useful tools also,
structuraly just about the right material.
Anyone know of a similar material that is easier to use with heated plastic?
Thin, tough and short scale flexible, long enough to get some purchase


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