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50g - cracking the case open? - Dallas Osborne - 09-13-2007 Does anyone have experience opening the 50g case?
I am very annoyed at my current 50g; every key press results in an audible rattle. I know this may seem petty, but the vibration with every keystroke is minor frustration that builds with time to a strong desire to hurl this fine calculator against the nearest wall. I have ensured all rubber feet contact evenly, tried the paper trick to keep the battery cover tight and ruled out the front panel and screen as the source; this is something internal. HP hasn't responded to any of my emails. *Gasp* REALLY? I am going to buy another regardless; I don't mind the additional cost to get one that doesn't rattle like it has loose paperclips in it. But, before I do that, I thought I ought open this unit up and see if I can readily epoxy the culprit still. Thus: have any of you pried this calculator apart yet? An initial plan of attack would be welcomed advice.
My thanks regardless, Re: 50g - cracking the case open? - Egan Ford - 09-13-2007 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6GB2gmq1yE
Re: 50g - cracking the case open? - Dallas Osborne - 09-14-2007 Egan,
Thank you for your assistance. Re: 50g - cracking the case open? - Egan Ford - 09-14-2007 Congrats. Did you photo-chronicle your repair?
Re: 50g - cracking the case open? - Dallas Osborne - 09-14-2007 In hindsight, I wonder why the heck I didn't; it would have been rather helpful for anyone else interested in a similar task.
I have to admit it was far simpler than I imagined. Once you get the screen off and the two screws under it, the entire top half pops off without more than a stubborn thumbnail. The nice part to document would have been using that hot steel poker to melt the stakes down. My apologies; I will definitely run some good pictures next time around.
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