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Old 2nd Jul 2006, 6:01 pm   #1
PJL
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Default Roberts R200 strap removal.

I can't make out how the strap ends are supposed to come apart. The inside is a soldered washer and pin, but after desoldering, the pin head does not look like it will fit through the hole in the washer. The outer side could be a press fit but I it will not budge.

Does someone know a neat little trick to do this? (otherwise it's out with the hacksaw!)
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Old 2nd Jul 2006, 7:03 pm   #2
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Default Re: How do you get the strap off a Roberts R200?

I had the same problem and found that while the solder was melted it was possible to lever the washer off with a screwdriver. In fact it was much easier than I expected. Have another go as I don't think you need to resort to a hacksaw!.
Once the washer was off then a robust pull of the decorative pin from the outside finished the job.
Hope you have success
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Old 2nd Jul 2006, 7:29 pm   #3
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Default Re: How do you get the strap off a Roberts R200?

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Originally Posted by PJL
Does someone know a neat little trick to do this? (otherwise it's out with the hacksaw!)
Just remove ALL the solder on the pin, it will then slide out........

Last edited by Darren-UK; 2nd Sep 2007 at 12:55 pm. Reason: Fixed quote.
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Old 2nd Jul 2006, 9:03 pm   #4
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Default Re: How do you get the strap off a Roberts R200?

Thanks all, just needed a bit more conviction that I was on the right track...pulling and rotating the pin from the outside did the trick.
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