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NEC TG-16/TE/TurboDuo => TG/PCE Repair/Mod Discussion => Topic started by: mickcris on March 13, 2015, 10:01:56 AM

Title: Region switch location on Duo
Post by: mickcris on March 13, 2015, 10:01:56 AM

Was looking for a slightly hidden place to install the switch for the obey chip and settled on this:

(http://i.imgur.com/cv2klQ5.jpg)

Didn't see any discussion on here as to where people were installing them so I thought I would share.  I should have put it a little further down, in hind sight, as its a bit harder to switch it down than up due to less room at the top.  I can still fit my finger in there to switch it though, so its not really a problem.

Title: Re: Region switch location on Duo
Post by: ProfessorProfessorson on March 13, 2015, 10:07:41 AM

File that hole out, make it look more professional. Other then that, yeah its a good spot for it.

Title: Re: Region switch location on Duo
Post by: mickcris on March 13, 2015, 10:13:18 AM

I already glued it in place, but I should have done that.  ](*,)

Title: Re: Region switch location on Duo
Post by: Necromancer on March 13, 2015, 10:18:06 AM

Looks good to me, nice and stealthy.

Title: Re: Region switch location on Duo
Post by: ProfessorProfessorson on March 13, 2015, 10:23:38 AM

Yeah, gluing them in is actually a bad idea too if you're using super glue. I know that people like the slide ones because they are easier to conceal and easy to glue in, but cheaper slide switches have a bit less life in them then something like a panel mount pole switch. Once that switch goes bad you'll have to pry it out to replace it, versus the panel mount that you can just remove the washer and nut and swap out.

Title: Re: Region switch location on Duo
Post by: Gentlegamer on March 13, 2015, 01:44:18 PM

Duo-R region switch done by Keith Courage

(http://s12.postimg.org/iaynbao19/CIMG7881.jpg)

Title: Re: Region switch location on Duo
Post by: turbokon on March 14, 2015, 03:03:49 AM

Here is a couple of spots I've installed the switch.

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/14/b5aa956b352eec282ed003a311ae1357.jpg)
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/14/cc21736da084ff748b27c34c7674ae0b.jpg)

Title: Re: Region switch location on Duo
Post by: Keith Courage on March 14, 2015, 11:00:26 AM

I like this place for regular DUOs
 (http://s9.postimg.org/ibdmmrhzz/CIMG7550.jpg)

Title: Re: Region switch location on Duo
Post by: cjameslv on March 14, 2015, 01:20:04 PM

Quote from: Keith Courage on March 14, 2015, 11:00:26 AM

I like this place for regular DUOs
 (http://s9.postimg.org/ibdmmrhzz/CIMG7550.jpg)

Yep, i am a fan of the snap-in plug style ones too. Easy to replace when needed & hole doesn't have to 100% square and the lip covers it nicely.

Title: Re: Region switch location on Duo
Post by: mickcris on March 14, 2015, 02:50:18 PM

Quote from: Keith Courage on March 14, 2015, 11:00:26 AM

I like this place for regular DUOs
 http://s9.postimg.org/ibdmmrhzz/CIMG7550.jpg

That looks nice!