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Take apart squeezebox radio case
danicakk
2010-06-22 23:03:00 UTC
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Hiyo all. Does anyone know if any guides on taking apart the squeezebox
radio, without the use of a hammer? I don't really need to put it back
together again, but I do need it to still be working fine soooo.......
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diannabill
2010-06-23 00:01:24 UTC
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Post by danicakk
but I do need it to still be working fine soooo.......
"Still" working fine kind of implies that it's working fine now. Why
would you want to take it apart?
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danicakk
2010-06-23 00:04:21 UTC
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Post by diannabill
"Still" working fine kind of implies that it's working fine now. Why
would you want to take it apart?
It's for a project I'm working on. I rebuilt an art deco tube radio
case from the 1930s and am putting a modern system inside. To do that I
need to take it apart....
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peterw
2010-06-23 00:07:55 UTC
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You can use something like a credit card to pry the speaker grille off.
Once you've done that, you'll see the two screws that hold the
display/button/knob portion to the case (next to preset button 1 and
the volume knob). Remove those and I think you then remove the
display/button/knob portion like a door with a hinge on the right side.
There are three sets of wires connecting the display/button/knob portion
to the rest of the case (for speaker, AC adapter, and battery
connections).

Personally I've gone no farther than removing the speaker grille, but
I've seen pictures of the rest. :)
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danicakk
2010-06-23 00:14:00 UTC
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Thanks a lot! I'll try it tonight....
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diannabill
2010-06-23 03:31:07 UTC
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That sounds like a pretty ambitious but very cool project. Would like
to see some pics when you're done if you're able.
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danicakk
2010-06-23 04:51:12 UTC
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Sure! Assuming I complete it successfully, I'll put some pics in this
thread. I've already been working on it for almost two months now (on
and off)...
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Necromancyr
2010-06-23 13:37:37 UTC
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Definitely post pics, interested in how this turns out.

Also:
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/multimedia-voip/multimedia-voip-reviews/31021-logitech-squeezebox-radio-reviewed

Has some images of it opened up from the FCC filing for the Radio.
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danicakk
2010-06-23 14:56:34 UTC
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Post by Necromancyr
Definitely post pics, interested in how this turns out.
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/multimedia-voip/multimedia-voip-reviews/31021-logitech-squeezebox-radio-reviewed
Has some images of it opened up from the FCC filing for the Radio.
Thanks! That should be useful too. As long as I don't break anything
and don't have to whip out the soldering iron, I'll be a happy camper.
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danicakk
2010-07-02 17:25:31 UTC
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Successfully managed to open the case, repaint the faceplate, and mount
it up to the new wooden case using the suggestions in this thread. Will
post pics soon.
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danicakk
2010-07-03 04:50:04 UTC
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So I finished my project tonight. I've attached photos from all stages.
Some notes on what they are:

I started out with a Philco 38-39 tube radio case (made in 1938) that I
bought on Ebay for $20. It wasn't in the greatest condition, so I
stripped off its finish and re-finished it. I then added metal
detailing with silver leaf.

I took apart the squeezebox radio using the suggestions in this thread
(partially, at least). I repainted the face plate and silver leafed it.
I cut out a part of the wood front of the radio case, and attached the
faceplate using lots of epoxy putty. I then took some metal knobs from
a 1940s Chevy dashboard and attached them using epoxy to the squeezebox
knobs. The top three buttons are attached to the center knob, volume,
and power button. the lower three knobs aren't attached to anything but
the case, they're just decorative.

Finally, to finish it I wired some 3mm amber LEDs to 3V batteries and
installed them in the decorative knobs. This sort of mimics the glow
from vacuum tubes that I really like.

That's about it. Tell me what you think, and I'm happy to answer any
questions!


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danicakk
2010-07-03 04:53:01 UTC
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Next set of photos:


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2010-07-03 04:56:14 UTC
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More photos:


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ascomm74
2012-04-26 10:31:19 UTC
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As you have opened the SB Radio maybe you can tell if there is an
separate mini-PCI WLAN card inside (like in SB Classic)?

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p.dow
2012-11-11 23:36:01 UTC
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does any one know if the radio has the wireless mini pci adaptor that is
the same as sb classic v3...??
i need a wireless board for my sbclassic and have a extra radio... but
dont want to part it if it does not have interchangable wireless unit !

i looked at the link provided above and it appears the answer may be -
probably not !
thanks
paul


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toby10
2012-11-12 10:52:42 UTC
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Highly doubt Radio & SB3 share any similar parts being four years apart
in development and are completely different software/firmware
architecture.


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peterw
2012-11-17 06:17:23 UTC
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Highly doubt Radio & SB3 share any similar parts being four years apart
in development and are completely different software/firmware
architecture.
Agreed. I'm pretty sure that even Boom, which shared more hardware with
SB2/SB3, used a different wireless chipset. Looking again at pictures of
Radio's internals, it appears that the wifi chipset is soldered on the
main circuit board and cannot be removed.


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Allen
2015-09-10 02:09:54 UTC
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I have a problem with the headphone socket in the back of the Boombox.
It does not disconnect the speakers when I plug the headphone jack in.
If I wiggle it very hard and press the plug to one side it works ok, and
sometimes will stay that way for a while. If I dismantle the set, can I
get at the socket connection itself? Any other suggestions??


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Allen
2015-09-10 02:11:33 UTC
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Would like to dismantle my SBB. But can't open the pictures. Have they
been removed?


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toby10
2015-09-10 08:37:28 UTC
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Post by Allen
Would like to dismantle my SBB. But can't open the pictures. Have they
been removed?
Wrong forum, but yes looks like pics removed. Try this, has diagrams
and pics of a dismantled Boom.
http://wiki.slimdevices.com/uploads/a/ad/Logitech_Squeezebox_Boom_Audio_Design.pdf


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Sb42
2018-04-13 15:44:26 UTC
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I got mine open, and don't know what to do next!

This unit was in use by an older relative. (she's now using an Amazon
Echo) and was exhibiting power problems for a few days by not powering
up or displaying a low battery message. It then died completely and
would not power up either via power cable or battery.

I have removed the battery and opened the unit. I see no obvious signs
of damage, but did find some black grit in places on the main board. It
feels like it may be part of the case but I can't confirm that.

I have cleaned it up and plugged it in, but had no joy. I don't have
another power supply of a smiliar 18V output. I do have a working
Squeezebox Classic which has a 5V power supply. Could I try that? I'm
completely out of my depth here, but simply can't dump this unit without
trying to revive it.

Can anyone give me a guide as to what my next diagnostic steps should
be?

Pictures attached

thanks for any help on this.


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majones
2018-04-13 19:35:59 UTC
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Have a look here:
https://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?95865-Inside-Squeezebox-Radio/page3.
The Q3 mosfet seems to be a common problem. But I replaced mine and it
still wouldn't power up.


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Post by majones
https://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?95865-Inside-Squeezebox-Radio/page3.
The Q3 mosfet seems to be a common problem. But I replaced mine and it
still wouldn't power up.
Thanks for the pointers, but the skills described there are way beyond
my capability. I'll have to see if I can find a friendly hobbyist....


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majones
2018-04-14 21:47:23 UTC
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Post by Sb42
Thanks for the pointers, but the skills described there are way beyond
my capability. I'll have to see if I can find a friendly hobbyist....
It's unlikely given your symptoms, but a problem I had with one of my
Radios was oil over the contacts under the power button, so that
conductive pad under the power button couldn't make electrical contact
with the PCB underneath so wouldn't turn on. You just need to take some
screws out from the PCB to reveal the other side to have a look.


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2018-04-15 00:22:12 UTC
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Post by majones
It's unlikely given your symptoms, but a problem I had with one of my
Radios was oil over the contacts under the power button, so that
conductive pad under the power button couldn't make electrical contact
with the PCB underneath so wouldn't turn on. You just need to take some
screws out from the PCB to reveal the other side to have a look.
I'll have a look, but I suspect that you are right that this isn't my
problem. I did have a friend check the wall adaptor with a multimeter
and he claims that he got no reading. I'm not sure that he's correct but
it's likely.

So I guess step one is to find a new power adapter to test with.


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majones
2018-04-15 16:57:23 UTC
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I did have a friend check the wall adaptor with a multimeter and he
claims that he got no reading.
That would certainly explain it! If there's no voltage, you know it's a
dud power adaptor. Even if you get 18V open-circuit, the adaptor may not
be delivering this under load, so try another adaptor to see. A third
thing is that the female connector in the radio is prone to contact
problems - try wiggling/rotating the male plug, and/or squirting in some
electrical contact cleaner solvent.


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Sb42
2018-05-23 18:48:59 UTC
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Bought a replacement POwer supply by HQRP from Amazon and the Radio
lives again!

Thanks for all the advice...


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