How to disconnect these switch cables?

[Superduper]

Anyone have any insight? Sanyo manual sort of describes it for the MX-920 but I couldn't figure it out and don't want to break anything. No, this isn't a Sanyo, it's a home stereo. Please no guessing because even boneheaded me can guess, only if you have personal experience. In case you are wondering what you are looking at, they are remote multi-ganged switches that are controlled by a sleeved cable, like you would find on a bicycle or mower, except instead of a rope type cable, inside the sleeve is a flat metal strip.

 

[floyd]

These have plastic tabs at the base that snap into the housing of the function switch when you're putting back on you have to make sure the little pin in the center lines up so that you can just snap it back on.
If you're taking them off they can be popped off pretty easily with a flat screwdriver you just have to watch Breaking the tabs. The Magnavox d8443 also uses these on the tuner band selector switch.

 

[floyd]

These have plastic tabs at the base that snap into the housing of the function switch when you're putting back on you have to make sure the little pin in the center lines up so that you can just snap it back on.
If you're taking them off they can be popped off pretty easily with a flat screwdriver you just have to watch Breaking the tabs. The Magnavox d8443 also uses these on the tuner band selector switch.

 

[floyd]

The pointy end of a test probe is the best thing to get underneath these snaps and release them.

 

[floyd]

The pointy end of a test probe is the best thing to get underneath these snaps and release them.

Or even one of those dental picks.

 

[Radio raheem]

i'm impressed lad would have never have guessed that

 

[Superduper]

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Unfortunately, the image is a bit fuzzy, I can't see the clips clearly. Floyd do you recall if the claws face outward or inward? Are you saying just use a screwdriver and pry the nylon block off of the switch and control knob asssembly? Do you need to pinch or pry those clips to prevent breakage? This is a rare receiver and parts are almost impossible to find.

 

[floyd]

The clips point inwards.
Usually these pop right off but I would advise caution. If you can get a pair of pliers on the top of it you can twist it and pull a little bit and that'll pop it off.

 

[floyd]

Anyone have any insight? Sanyo manual sort of describes it for the MX-920 but I couldn't figure it out and don't want to break anything. No, this isn't a Sanyo, it's a home stereo. Please no guessing because even boneheaded me can guess, only if you have personal experience. In case you are wondering what you are looking at, they are remote multi-ganged switches that are controlled by a sleeved cable, like you would find on a bicycle or mower, except instead of a rope type cable, inside the sleeve is a flat metal strip.

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It looks like if you press it on two hooks on the same side it should pop it right out.

 

[floyd]

This is the best I can do lol.

 

[floyd]

This is the best I can do lol.
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These clips are kinda flexible
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[Brutus442]

I learned something new today. I had never seen these connectors before

 

[Superduper]

Hey Floyd, thanks for all that info. I found that Sanyo service manual and the reference to those clips. It does look like you need to somehow pry those clips (on this receiver, it has 3 per side) up, probably simultaneously to release them. Easier said than done unless I bend a special tool to do that since there's no way to use a screw driver type tool and pry up like on the picture due to the location on the PCB. If you look at the photo, you'll see what I mean. Trying to lever a screwdriver in that location, no matter how small the driver, is going to be almost impossible, much less do 3 clips simultaneously. Luckily, after further disassembly and investigation, it appears I've found the source of my particular issue so I have found a resolution without needing to disconnect the cable at that location.

 

[floyd]

Hey Floyd, thanks for all that info. I found that Sanyo service manual and the reference to those clips. It does look like you need to somehow pry those clips (on this receiver, it has 3 per side) up, probably simultaneously to release them. Easier said than done unless I bend a special tool to do that since there's no way to use a screw driver type tool and pry up like on the picture due to the location on the PCB. If you look at the photo, you'll see what I mean. Trying to lever a screwdriver in that location, no matter how small the driver, is going to be almost impossible, much less do 3 clips simultaneously. Luckily, after further disassembly and investigation, it appears I've found the source of my particular issue so I have found a resolution without needing to disconnect the cable at that location.

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Understood Norm but sometimes you can put a pair of pliers on top of these things and give them a couple twists to the pull and they'll pop right off. I'm glad you found the problem that's what counts.

 

[floyd]

It's better to air on the side of caution so I understand . Norm you can buy a set of stainless steel dental picks for about $10 from China on eBay these things will save your life.

 

[floyd]

It's better to air on the side of caution so I understand . Norm you can buy a set of stainless steel dental picks for about $10 from China on eBay these things will save your life.

Also I took a small flathead screwdriver and heated it up and then bent it on my anvil. To make an L shape .sometimes you have to make specialized tools. I did the same thing to make a wrench that fit the oil pressure switch on my truck.

 

[floyd]

Also I took a small flathead screwdriver and heated it up and then bent it on my anvil. To make an L shape .sometimes you have to make specialized tools. I did the same thing to make a wrench that fit the oil pressure switch on my truck.

Even a pick used to work on cars like my trusty snap on automotive pick is shaped to get in tight places but it's a little big for working on boomboxes . I got drunk and realized I need to shut the f****** up lol.

 

[Brutus442]

Even a pick used to work on cars like my trusty snap on automotive pick is shaped to get in tight places but it's a little big for working on boomboxes . I got drunk and realized I need to shut the f****** up lol.

I use picks all the time when removing stuck hoses on the car. Their an incredibly versatile tool