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Need help getting this MIDI keyboard open (lemmy.world)

submitted 10 months ago by Hellstormy@lemmy.world to c/diy@lemmy.ml

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I just got this keyboard for free because a few parts on the PCB need to be replaced.

But I have trouble getting it open because one of the screws has been completely mangled:

The screw sits directly under this spot:

But that's also exactly where there is a PCB inside that I don't want to ruin by not being careful.

The things where the screw is in looks like this: Bottom: Top:

I hope maybe someone has an idea how to get it open without destroying the PCB which is very close to it.

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[–] HonkTonkWoman@lemm.ee 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Are you able to contact the manufacturer for replacement parts? If so, maybe you could use a dremmel tool to split the removable piece of plastic casing, then use pliers to unthread the remaining screw?

Might work if you’re delicate & able to get a replacement plastic casing piece.

[–] Hellstormy@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

I don't have a dremel and the company doesn't even sell this keyboard model anymore so I don't think that I would have any luck there. But thanks for the suggestion :)