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NEC TG-16/TE/TurboDuo => TG/PCE Repair/Mod Discussion => Topic started by: Ergot_Cholera on December 08, 2015, 09:59:28 AM

Title: Opening a PCE AV Booster (without breaking it)?
Post by: Ergot_Cholera on December 08, 2015, 09:59:28 AM
I just received one that is quite dirty, so I want to open it first of all to give it a good clean and I might add an RGB amp to it at some point, but first of all I need to get inside the thing!
I can see that there are two clips on the top and three on the bottom holding the front part in place, but is there an easy way or tried and tested method to doing this without damaging anything?
Title: Re: Opening a PCE AV Booster (without breaking it)?
Post by: Bernie on December 08, 2015, 10:08:21 AM
I just received one that is quite dirty, so I want to open it first of all to give it a good clean and I might add an RGB amp to it at some point, but first of all I need to get inside the thing!
I can see that there are two clips on the top and three on the bottom holding the front part in place, but is there an easy way or tried and tested method to doing this without damaging anything?

I'd just use a 3 LB hammer. 
Title: Re: Opening a PCE AV Booster (without breaking it)?
Post by: Ergot_Cholera on December 08, 2015, 10:23:25 AM
I just received one that is quite dirty, so I want to open it first of all to give it a good clean and I might add an RGB amp to it at some point, but first of all I need to get inside the thing!
I can see that there are two clips on the top and three on the bottom holding the front part in place, but is there an easy way or tried and tested method to doing this without damaging anything?

I'd just use a 3 LB hammer.
Great! What inspired you to reply? Do I also have a "KICK ME" note taped to my back?
Title: Re: Opening a PCE AV Booster (without breaking it)?
Post by: csgx1 on December 08, 2015, 10:26:54 AM
I opened one years ago and from what I remember you just need to lightly press in all the tabs with a flat screwdriver while pulling/wiggling the connector.  It should slide out once all the tabs are not latched into the slots.  Be careful since the plastic is old.  I ended up breaking off like two tabs. 
Title: Re: Opening a PCE AV Booster (without breaking it)?
Post by: Vimtoman on December 08, 2015, 08:03:13 PM
Two flat screwdrivers .
Managed to open mine up without breaking it. 
Then the fun was over.
It's still in bits now as I cant be bothered to do anything with it.
Title: Re: Opening a PCE AV Booster (without breaking it)?
Post by: Ergot_Cholera on December 09, 2015, 07:14:13 AM
I have managed to push the top two clips in using plastic spatula things and I can push in the middle clip on the bottom, but the two bottom outer clips will not budge.
Title: Re: Opening a PCE AV Booster (without breaking it)?
Post by: Bernie on December 09, 2015, 08:04:51 AM
Im messing man.  No offense.  :)   SMASH IT!


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Title: Re: Opening a PCE AV Booster (without breaking it)?
Post by: Ergot_Cholera on December 09, 2015, 08:24:02 AM
Im messing man.  No offense.  :)   SMASH IT!


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You misspelt offence! Just messing dude!
Title: Re: Opening a PCE AV Booster (without breaking it)?
Post by: SephirothTNH on December 09, 2015, 12:12:23 PM
I'd just use a 3 LB hammer.
Or a hair dryer.
Title: Re: Opening a PCE AV Booster (without breaking it)?
Post by: pdiggitydogg on December 10, 2015, 09:14:38 PM
I'd just use a 3 LB hammer.
Or a hair dryer.
You need to hack the hairdryer first.
Title: Re: Opening a PCE AV Booster (without breaking it)?
Post by: Ergot_Cholera on December 10, 2015, 11:26:48 PM
(Just in case anyone is interested) I managed to open it!
I had to cut the top 2mm off the outer clips on the bottom of the AV booster and then slide a plastic card underneath the front part to get them to slide through the holes. The clips will still "clip" but are not quite as tall.
 I wonder if this post will incite any further mirth amongst certain readers of this topic?
Title: Re: Opening a PCE AV Booster (without breaking it)?
Post by: Ergot_Cholera on December 14, 2015, 07:54:01 PM
Does anyone know the values of the inductors at L401-403 and the diode at D401? I have some of the ceramic filters at LC401-403 from a broken PC Engine but I need some of different value the same as the ones at LC404 & 405, where can I get these?