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5th May 2019, 10:03 am | #1 |
Octode
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Auritone/Benkson TV Question
Can anybody help me with a ridiculous question regarding this Set?
I have this Auritone 5 inch portable TV which was also sold under the Benkson Name. Doesn't have a Model number on it, but it is quite recognisable see Photo's. Plenty of them around. My dilemma I want to carry out a modification, but can't get the case off! Undone the 4 Screws on the underside, but the case just doesn't want to come off. I cannot see any other Screws anywhere. Does anybody know how to open the case on these TV's? I really don't want to break it, hence I thought I would see if anybody has any knowledge of these Sets before I have to use brute force on it. Ian |
5th May 2019, 10:38 am | #2 |
Pentode
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Re: Auritone/Benkson TV Question
Like most of this far Eastern stuff you will probably find the cabinet joints are glued. Try warming along the seams with a hair dryer, not too hot as to warp the plastic. Also check there are no extra screws inside the battery compartment, but you have probably already done this.
Alan. |
5th May 2019, 10:49 am | #3 |
Heptode
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Re: Auritone/Benkson TV Question
I think I see 6 screws on the underside.
Can the handle be removed? No screw on the back (or in a (battery?)compartment? Jac |
5th May 2019, 9:38 pm | #4 |
Octode
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Re: Auritone/Benkson TV Question
Thanks for the replies.
Only Four Screws on the Underside! None in the Battery Compartment. Is there a Service Manual out there I wonder? I did look but came up with nothing. I suspect the Case will have Clips around the Circumference rather than being Glued. Was just hoping somebody might know how to open these Sets before I end up damaging it. Ian |
5th May 2019, 10:23 pm | #5 |
Octode
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Re: Auritone/Benkson TV Question
I have a 5" set which isn't the same make, but as you said, has clips around the case, I think top and bottom, none on the sides. try prying gently, as not to break it.
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5th May 2019, 10:54 pm | #6 |
Dekatron
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Re: Auritone/Benkson TV Question
Is the front bezel holding the two halves together? Search around the edges for any clips holding it on. (If you haven't got a proper tool, a guitar plectrum works as an ideal substitute.) There may be more clips around the join line, but they should separate easily enough once the bezel is off.
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