Panasonic RX-CS780 Easiest box ever to take apart

[MasterBlaster84]

I just dismantled a Panasonic RX-CS780 parts box and was very pleasently surprised.
It took all of about 12 screws, unplugging 2 or 3 wire connectors and had to pry a few plastic tab but that was it to get it completely dismantled. All the boards are positioned by tabs and slots then held in by the front case or plastic tabs. The tape deck has to be the easiest of any boombox to get to, 5 screws for the face then 3 screws and a wire connector and the tape deck is out. Since this is my first tame taking this series of boomboxes apart I'm assuming every model in this series is similar, Panasonic really designed this box well.

 

[oldskool69]

I just dismantled a Panasonic RX-CS780 parts box and was very pleasently surprised.
It took all of about 12 screws, unplugging 2 or 3 wire connectors and had to pry a few plastic tab but that was it to get it completely dismantled. All the boards are positioned by tabs and slots then held in by the front case or plastic tabs. The tape deck has to be the easiest of any boombox to get to, 5 screws for the face then 3 screws and a wire connector and the tape deck is out. Since this is my first tame taking this series of boomboxes apart I'm assuming every model in this series is similar, Panasonic really designed this box well.

Al of the CS/DT series are cupcakes to remove parts. You had to be careful with the plastic tabs when removing the boards to avoid cracking the PCB.

 

[JVC838]

The all time easiest to dismantle boomboxes are from Grundig.

You need only a small coin and less then 60 seconds and it´s completly dismantled !!!!
( including handle and speakers )

This special design is used on the following models:

RR800, RR900, RR940, RR1020, RR1040

 

[Superduper]

Very true although I personally am not crazy about the no fastener approach, especially with a higher end boombox since snap together fastening systems tend to loosen over time and if warped/cracked, will no longer snap true.

BTW, is the RR1140 model or the SL2400 in your avatar also snap together?

 

[MasterBlaster84]

Never had a Grundig but if they are easier than the RX-CS/DT series you would probably be able to dismantle it blind folded.

 

[Superduper]

No. I don't think it's easier. But it doesn't rely on screw fasteners. It is snap together and needs to be assembled in a particular order. It snaps together like a clamshell but one side needs to go in first or it won't shut without damaging the clips. It's also not immediately apparent but once you get the hang of it, it get's very easy. Also, it's hard to align everything perfect before snapping.

 

[JVC838]

OK, i will make a small video of dismantling a RR 800 model

 

[JVC838]

Look here...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2hwSjFi8k4

Very true although I personally am not crazy about the no fastener approach, especially with a higher end boombox since snap together fastening systems tend to loosen over time and if warped/cracked, will no longer snap true.

BTW, is the RR1140 model or the SL2400 in your avatar also snap together?

Both of these models are also snapped together, but there are around 4 screws each to loose before you can open the shell

 

[MasterBlaster84]

Wow that Grundig looked like it practically fell apart, it appears someone actually gave this box some thought and engineering unlike many of the early 80's boxes.

 

[JVC838]

And here is the assembly job of the Gundig ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRzsx-lCCp8

 

[MasterBlaster84]

Ah crap I gotta get a Grundig just so I can take it apart and put it back together after a frustrating session with one of the shiat boxes to dismantle.

 

[stynger007]

Wow that Grundig looked like it practically fell apart, it appears someone actually gave this box some thought and engineering unlike many of the early 80's boxes.

German engineering, that says it! Ever work on an M-70 ? They are fun !

 

[MasterBlaster84]

Ever work on an M-70 ? They are fun !

Oh yeah and once you get the hang of it they aren't so bad but many of the boxes where everything screwed to the front cabinet and all the wires are permanently connected can drive us mad. :annoyed: :annoyed: