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Old 11th Aug 2006, 1:51 pm   #15
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Default Re: Are AF11*'s repairable?

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Originally Posted by Tom_I View Post
I thought I'd just have a quick go to see how feasible it is to dismantle the can, using a dud example. I held it by the leads and slowly revolved it while applying the soldering iron to the rim of the can. I then braced the can on some newspaper with the iron, gently pulled, and voila!
Regardless of what this does to the original AF117, it sounds the best way to stuff an AF125 into an old AF117 can - just remove the can as you have done, insert the AF125, and fill up the case with hot melt glue Much better than trying to drill a hole in the bottom.

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