[TechAssist] Re: HP P1283A 17" monitor, can't get back off.
- From: Al Gutz <alg@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 22:49:34 -0500
Why
4 screws times 500,000 units, saves money more profit in the company
owners pocket.
David Lessard wrote:
>
> Kevin,
>
> I've often wondered that myself! Why can't they just put 4 screws like
> everybody else? My guess would be to keep the consumer out.
>
> There doesn't seem to be an elegant, standard design for anything these
> days. Hidden clips, hexagonal screw heads, you almost need the service
> manual to crack them open.
>
> Glad you were able to figure it out and thanks for sharing.
>
> David Lessard
> Alexandria Electronics
> Alexandria, Ontario
> mr_fixit@xxxxxxxxxxxx
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Kevin
> Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2004 5:58 PM
> To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [TechAssist] Re: HP P1283A 17" monitor, can't get back off.
>
> I finally got the back off using 3 screwdrivers and my fist. There were
> 2 plastic clips on each side. One clip got broken and there is minimal
> damage to the back. Why can't they just put 4 screws like everybody
> else?
>
> Kevin Wilks
> Kevin's TV & Video Repair
> Penticton BC Canada
> kevintv@xxxxxxx
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Kevin
> Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2004 2:02 PM
> To: TECH-ASSIST
> Subject: [TechAssist] HP P1283A 17" monitor, can't get back off.
>
> Does anyone have experience removing the back cover of this 2002 model
> Hewlitt Packard computer monitor? I have removed hundreds and can't get
> the back off this one. TIA
>
> Kevin Wilks
> Kevin's TV & Video Repair
> Penticton BC Canada
> kevintv@xxxxxxx
>
>
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