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Open up a HP42s?
Message #1 Posted by Sven Olofsson on 11 Oct 2006, 3:14 a.m.

How do i open it???

I will try to fix the B,C and D tabs in the keyboard.

      
Re: Open up a HP42s?
Message #2 Posted by Erik Ehrling (Sweden) on 11 Oct 2006, 6:50 a.m.,
in response to message #1 by Sven Olofsson

I drill out the pins in the battery department and then bend it apart slowly but with quite some force until the lower pins snap. However, it could be a good idea to try cleaning it in an ultrasonic cleaner first, as that might save you from taking it apart.

Regards, Erik Ehrling (Sweden)

PS. If nothing else helps - http://www.fixthatcalc.com/

Edited: 11 Oct 2006, 6:52 a.m.

      
Re: Open up a HP42s?
Message #3 Posted by Jeff O. on 11 Oct 2006, 7:46 a.m.,
in response to message #1 by Sven Olofsson

You might find this forum article and this one helpful.


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