What about adding some heat with a hot air gun? I know loctite doesn't take
much heat to give up.


"Wild Bill" wrote in message
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I've accomplished this with various methods, but the easiest way I've
found
is to use a vise.
The glued cases are generally 2 halves with an overlapping seam that glued
with instant glue. By applying just enough force to just the seam area,
the
glue usually lets go with a sharp "pop" sound.

The flat jaws of a vise aren't ideal for concentrating the pressure to
just
the seam area, but if some round metal rod (about 1/8" diameter) is held
to
that location with tape, the pressure can be applied right where you want
it. The round rod is less likely than a sharp edge, to mark the plastic
case/box.

Any spots that don't pop open can usually be persuaded with a plastic
tool.

I've opened wall warts, battery packs and other glued cases with this
method
without causing any obvious cosmetic damage.

Cheers
WB