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Opening the top of a Hafler p-1500 amp. Please

Hi folks,

I dropped a small screw through a top vent on this amp and would like to retrieve it.

How can I open the top on this? It seems that the top is movable but wanted to check before I damaged it.

Thank you for consideration.
vvrinc
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magfan
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UNPLUG IT IMMEDIATELY
Let it sit for a couple hours....caps can hold a charge, even in preamps.
Try the 'shake it out' routine per instructions above.

Even something as tiny as a screw can bridge a couple traces on a board or otherwise SHORT something out. Results? Never Good.
vvrinc OP
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Thank you.

I did unplug immediately. The “shake-n-bake” routine didn't work originally as the little sucker is probably lodged inside. I need to open the top--I know, it doesn't seem like rocket science--but I just can't figure it out.

Anyone own or owned this amp?
magfan
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If it was put together it should be capable of being taken apart.
Find a 13 year old! just kidding......That would be if you had a computer problem.

Some kind of spring clip? I'll look the amp up and checkout whatever photos are available.
magfan
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If it was put together it should be capable of being taken apart.
Find a 13 year old! just kidding......That would be if you had a computer problem.

Some kind of spring clip? I'll look the amp up and checkout whatever photos are available.

Check out these pictures for a 'clue' on disassembly:: BE CAREFUL.

http://www.hafler.com/products/hafler_products_details.asp?productID=3272&viewId=1
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