Viscount Dismantling - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Millay_2010 · 3rd Apr 2010, 3:02 pm

Hi

Can anyone give me tips on taking apart the base of this phone, I have removed the screw from underneath the handpeice and released a catch in the centre of the base but it is still sticking on the right hand side. What am i missing?

AndiiT · 3rd Apr 2010, 10:17 pm

Hi, From memory I think that once the screw under the handset rest is removed the case should just unclip from the top, there are two locating lugs at the bottom which can be seen protruding through the casing - don't be tempted to try and prise these off. There may also be screws under a couple of the feet depending on the version of the phone.

Can I ask what your reasons are for wanting to open up your Viscount as there isn't a great deal internally that can be repaired, unless you wish to replace the line cord or something of that nature.

Regards
Andrew

Mister C · 8th Apr 2010, 11:37 am

Just opened mine out of curiosity...there's also a clip on the right hand side which clips onto a lug inside the case, it sounds like it might be this which is your problem.

I've attached a photo so you can see the location of it.

Gentle levering of the top part of the case over towards the left may be the way forward.

Millay_2010 · 8th Apr 2010, 5:58 pm

Yes it was that clip thanks, i stripped mine down to give it a good clean looks like it had spent its life in a field.

Thank you for your help.

3rd Apr 2010, 3:02 pm	#1
Millay_2010 Hexode Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 315	Viscount Dismantling Hi Can anyone give me tips on taking apart the base of this phone, I have removed the screw from underneath the handpeice and released a catch in the centre of the base but it is still sticking on the right hand side. What am i missing?

3rd Apr 2010, 10:17 pm	#2
AndiiT Octode Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Saltburn-East, Cleveland, UK. Posts: 1,786	Re: Viscount Dismantling Hi, From memory I think that once the screw under the handset rest is removed the case should just unclip from the top, there are two locating lugs at the bottom which can be seen protruding through the casing - don't be tempted to try and prise these off. There may also be screws under a couple of the feet depending on the version of the phone. Can I ask what your reasons are for wanting to open up your Viscount as there isn't a great deal internally that can be repaired, unless you wish to replace the line cord or something of that nature. Regards Andrew

8th Apr 2010, 11:37 am	#3
Mister C Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London, UK. Posts: 25	Re: Viscount Dismantling Just opened mine out of curiosity...there's also a clip on the right hand side which clips onto a lug inside the case, it sounds like it might be this which is your problem. I've attached a photo so you can see the location of it. Gentle levering of the top part of the case over towards the left may be the way forward. Attached Thumbnails

8th Apr 2010, 5:58 pm	#4
Millay_2010 Hexode Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 315	Re: Viscount Dismantling Yes it was that clip thanks, i stripped mine down to give it a good clean looks like it had spent its life in a field. Thank you for your help. Last edited by Brian R Pateman; 8th Apr 2010 at 6:00 pm. Reason: Quote removed.