Use a credit card? Why didn’t I think of that (as I slap myself on the
forehead). Good one, Mike.
Cheers!
Bob
From: M100 [mailto:m100-boun...@lists.bitchin100.com] On Behalf Of Mike Stein
Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2017 10:45 AM
To: m...@bitchin100.com
Subject: Re: [M100] Tandy 200 repair, guidance requested
Hi Joshua, and welcome!
I'm the guy who suggested you join up here and I hope you'll find the answers
to your questions; I see Bob has already helped with advice about separating
the case halves.
My personal preference for prying apart cases held together with tabs that are
not too tight is an old credit card; it doesn't scratch the plastic as a metal
tool might.
You can attach pictures to messages here but the total message size must stay
below 64KB, so you might have to reduce their size and/or resolution.
Good luck and, again, welcome!
mike
----- Original Message -----
From: Joshua Ray <mailto:sabiorsa...@gmail.com>
To: M100@lists.bitchin100.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2017 4:48 PM
Subject: [M100] Tandy 200 repair, guidance requested
Hi all,
I'm new to the mailing list. I was referred here from the vcfed forum.
I have a Tandy 200 that needs some help. The power key is damaged and
disconnected from the keyboard. I have a pdf of the service manual, and I'm
trying to disassemble the device so I can check the internals and reattach the
power button if it is serviceable.
So far, I've removed the monitor and the four screws holding the bottom case,
but I'm encountering a lot of resistance when I try to remove the top half of
the case. Before I damage something, could anyone tell me if I've missed a step?
Some forewarning: I'm a newcomer to vintage computing, and I only have basic
electrical experience. I've got to start sometime though, and I'm willing to
learn.
Any help you can provide me will be appreciated!
By the way, if you need me to attach pictures how do you guys usually handle
images on this mailing list?
Thanks!
Joshua.
