How do you disassemble a case?

To disassemble, look for a notch along the seam and insert the tip of a straight screwdriver to push and turn the clip, opening the case. Make sure you unclip all of the notches and remove all screws before disassembling the body or you could break one of the small clips.

How do you take things apart?

Here’s how to take things apart: Find a place where you can take things apart and leave everything out for an hour or a day, if you need to stop and get additional parts. Make notes on disassembly and needed parts numbers.

Why is disassembling things important?

Disassembling things is an important part of repair whether you are performing toaster repair, motor repair, riding lawn mower repair, washer repair, iPhone repair, computer repair, car repair, and many other consumer repairs.

How do you disassemble a radio case?

If you plan to do many electronic repairs, consider an electronics toolkit available at Radio Shack and various electronic supply stores. To disassemble, look for a notch along the seam and insert the tip of a straight screwdriver to push and turn the clip, opening the case.

How do you remove a component from a case?

Generally, the process is to unplug all the cords and cables connecting a component to other components, then remove the part from the case or frame. Components can be attached to the case with special clips, screws, or by insertion into a holder. In each case, no more than a small amount of force is needed to remove the part.

How can I teach myself how to take things apart?

Fix-It Tip: If you want to teach yourself more about how to take things apart, find something that is obviously unrepairable and disassemble it for practice. You can sometimes find unrepairable items cheap at garage sales. Invest in your education and have some fun!