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How to open Panasonic vcr remote?
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Have just bought a secondhand Panasonic NV-HS950B vcr (European model). Seller was upfront that remote isn't working due to the small vcr/tv plunge button under the flip top being stuck down. Easily fixed think I... Have removed the one small screw and am now faced with the still sealed remote which flexes slightly open at the screwed end but is otherwise locked fairly tight. Can anyone advise me on how to open this (particular) remote? In common with so many others I assume it's either a pull or pry apart or maybe sliding to unlock some catches but I'm a bit reluctant to go in full steam considering a replacement is around £90!! many thanks Tim |
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How to open Panasonic vcr remote?
Hi
Have just bought a secondhand Panasonic NV-HS950B vcr (European model). Seller was upfront that remote isn't working due to the small vcr/tv plunge button under the flip top being stuck down. Easily fixed think I... Have removed the one small screw and am now faced with the still sealed remote which flexes slightly open at the screwed end but is otherwise locked fairly tight. Can anyone advise me on how to open this (particular) remote? In common with so many others I assume it's either a pull or pry apart or maybe sliding to unlock some catches but I'm a bit reluctant to go in full steam considering a replacement is around £90!! Get one of those 6" pocket type stainless steel rules and use the rounded end to gently pry the two halves apart. Slide the rule along the seam, while gently pulling the two halves apart. You may have to angle the rule slightly as you go. There will be several small latches, and once started, the rest will separate fairly easily. Works on most remotes, and doesn't mar the finish like a screwdriver does. Also, make sure there aren't any hidden screws under labels, etc. Alan Harriman many thanks Tim |
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How to open Panasonic vcr remote?
"Alan Harriman" wrote in message ... Hi Have just bought a secondhand Panasonic NV-HS950B vcr (European model). Seller was upfront that remote isn't working due to the small vcr/tv plunge button under the flip top being stuck down. Easily fixed think I... Have removed the one small screw and am now faced with the still sealed remote which flexes slightly open at the screwed end but is otherwise locked fairly tight. Can anyone advise me on how to open this (particular) remote? In common with so many others I assume it's either a pull or pry apart or maybe sliding to unlock some catches but I'm a bit reluctant to go in full steam considering a replacement is around £90!! Get one of those 6" pocket type stainless steel rules and use the rounded end to gently pry the two halves apart. Slide the rule along the seam, while gently pulling the two halves apart. You may have to angle the rule slightly as you go. There will be several small latches, and once started, the rest will separate fairly easily. Works on most remotes, and doesn't mar the finish like a screwdriver does. Also, make sure there aren't any hidden screws under labels, etc. Alan Harriman thanks Alan - that's some helpful detail - I'll go slow and steady! Tim |
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How to open Panasonic vcr remote?
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writes "Alan Harriman" wrote in message .. . Hi Have just bought a secondhand Panasonic NV-HS950B vcr (European model). Seller was upfront that remote isn't working due to the small vcr/tv plunge button under the flip top being stuck down. Easily fixed think I... Have removed the one small screw and am now faced with the still sealed remote which flexes slightly open at the screwed end but is otherwise locked fairly tight. Can anyone advise me on how to open this (particular) remote? In common with so many others I assume it's either a pull or pry apart or maybe sliding to unlock some catches but I'm a bit reluctant to go in full steam considering a replacement is around £90!! Get one of those 6" pocket type stainless steel rules and use the rounded end to gently pry the two halves apart. Slide the rule along the seam, while gently pulling the two halves apart. You may have to angle the rule slightly as you go. There will be several small latches, and once started, the rest will separate fairly easily. Works on most remotes, and doesn't mar the finish like a screwdriver does. Also, make sure there aren't any hidden screws under labels, etc. Alan Harriman thanks Alan - that's some helpful detail - I'll go slow and steady! Check for screws hidden in the battery compartment as well, that's a usual trick. -- Tim Mitchell |
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How to open Panasonic vcr remote?
"Tim Mitchell" wrote in message ... In article , Tim writes "Alan Harriman" wrote in message .. . Hi Have just bought a secondhand Panasonic NV-HS950B vcr (European model). Seller was upfront that remote isn't working due to the small vcr/tv plunge button under the flip top being stuck down. Easily fixed think I... Have removed the one small screw and am now faced with the still sealed remote which flexes slightly open at the screwed end but is otherwise locked fairly tight. Can anyone advise me on how to open this (particular) remote? In common with so many others I assume it's either a pull or pry apart or maybe sliding to unlock some catches but I'm a bit reluctant to go in full steam considering a replacement is around £90!! Get one of those 6" pocket type stainless steel rules and use the rounded end to gently pry the two halves apart. Slide the rule along the seam, while gently pulling the two halves apart. You may have to angle the rule slightly as you go. There will be several small latches, and once started, the rest will separate fairly easily. Works on most remotes, and doesn't mar the finish like a screwdriver does. Also, make sure there aren't any hidden screws under labels, etc. Alan Harriman thanks Alan - that's some helpful detail - I'll go slow and steady! Check for screws hidden in the battery compartment as well, that's a usual trick. -- Tim Mitchell thanks Tim - as it happened it was just the one screw and a careful sliding with a ruler along the seam did the trick... unfortunately I was then able to see that the reason the remote isn't working isn't so much to do with a stuck button as the pcb is cracked in two....... |
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How to open Panasonic vcr remote?
Are the traces copper or carbon? If copper, you can solder a jumper across
the cracks. If carbon, try flexing the board to open the crack and then putting in a bit of graphite. When you let the board come back it should hold the graphite particles in. WT "Tim" wrote in message ... "Tim Mitchell" wrote in message ... In article , Tim writes "Alan Harriman" wrote in message .. . Hi Have just bought a secondhand Panasonic NV-HS950B vcr (European model). Seller was upfront that remote isn't working due to the small vcr/tv plunge button under the flip top being stuck down. Easily fixed think I... Have removed the one small screw and am now faced with the still sealed remote which flexes slightly open at the screwed end but is otherwise locked fairly tight. Can anyone advise me on how to open this (particular) remote? In common with so many others I assume it's either a pull or pry apart or maybe sliding to unlock some catches but I'm a bit reluctant to go in full steam considering a replacement is around £90!! Get one of those 6" pocket type stainless steel rules and use the rounded end to gently pry the two halves apart. Slide the rule along the seam, while gently pulling the two halves apart. You may have to angle the rule slightly as you go. There will be several small latches, and once started, the rest will separate fairly easily. Works on most remotes, and doesn't mar the finish like a screwdriver does. Also, make sure there aren't any hidden screws under labels, etc. Alan Harriman thanks Alan - that's some helpful detail - I'll go slow and steady! Check for screws hidden in the battery compartment as well, that's a usual trick. -- Tim Mitchell thanks Tim - as it happened it was just the one screw and a careful sliding with a ruler along the seam did the trick... unfortunately I was then able to see that the reason the remote isn't working isn't so much to do with a stuck button as the pcb is cracked in two....... |
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