Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case
Bought a replacement POwer supply by HQRP from Amazon and the Radio lives again! Thanks for all the advice... Sb42's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10692 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=79928 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case
Sb42 wrote: > 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. majones's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13029 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=79928 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case
majones wrote: > 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. Sb42's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10692 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=79928 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case
Sb42 wrote: > 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. majones's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13029 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=79928 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case
majones wrote: > 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. 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 Sb42's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10692 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=79928 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case
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. majones's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13029 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=79928 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case
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. +---+ |Filename: case-2.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=24926| +---+ Sb42's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10692 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=79928 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case
Allen wrote: > 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 toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12553 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=79928 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case
danicakk wrote: > Next set of photos: Would like to dismantle my SBB. But can't open the pictures. Have they been removed? Allen's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=48681 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=79928 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case
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?? Allen's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=48681 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=79928 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case
toby10 wrote: > 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. peterw's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2107 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=79928 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case
Highly doubt Radio & SB3 share any similar parts being four years apart in development and are completely different software/firmware architecture. toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12553 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=79928 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case
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 p.dow's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13966 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=79928 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case
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)? -AM- ascomm74's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=41341 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=79928 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case
More photos: +---+ |Filename: 4756833446_7f2404e08d.jpg| |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=10232| +---+ -- danicakk danicakk's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=38874 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=79928 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case
Next set of photos: +---+ |Filename: 4756197405_a1029a97b9.jpg| |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=10227| +---+ -- danicakk danicakk's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=38874 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=79928 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case
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! +---+ |Filename: 4756197973_b24b1700c7_b.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=10223| +---+ -- danicakk danicakk's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=38874 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=79928 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case
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. -- danicakk danicakk's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=38874 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=79928 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case
Necromancyr;557372 Wrote: > 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. 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. -- danicakk danicakk's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=38874 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=79928 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case
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. -- Necromancyr Necromancyr's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=37698 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=79928 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case
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)... -- danicakk danicakk's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=38874 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=79928 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case
That sounds like a pretty ambitious but very cool project. Would like to see some pics when you're done if you're able. -- diannabill diannabill's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=38082 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=79928 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case
Thanks a lot! I'll try it tonight -- danicakk danicakk's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=38874 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=79928 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case
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. :) -- peterw http://www.tux.org/~peterw/ Free plugins: 'AllQuiet' (http://www.tux.org/~peterw/slim/AllQuiet.html) 'Auto Dim/AutoDisplay' (http://www.tux.org/~peterw/slim/AutoDisplay.html) 'BlankSaver' (http://www.tux.org/~peterw/slim/BlankSaver.html) 'ContextMenu' (http://www.tux.org/~peterw/slim/ContextMenu.html) 'DenonSerial' (http://www.tux.org/~peterw/slim/DenonSerial.html) 'FuzzyTime' (http://www.tux.org/~peterw/slim/FuzzyTime.html) 'KidsPlay' (http://www.tux.org/~peterw/slim/KidsPlay.html) 'KitchenTimer' (http://www.tux.org/~peterw/slim/KitchenTimer.html) 'PlayLog' (http://www.tux.org/~peterw/slim/PlayLog.html) 'PowerCenter/BottleRocket' (http://www.tux.org/~peterw/slim/PowerCenter.html) 'SaverSwitcher' (http://www.tux.org/~peterw/slim/SaverSwitcher.html) 'SettingsManager' (http://www.tux.org/~peterw/slim/SettingsManager.html) 'SleepFade' (http://www.tux.org/~peterw/slim/SleepFade.html) 'StatusFirst' (http://www.tux.org/~peterw/slim/StatusFirst.html) 'SyncOptions' (http://www.tux.org/~peterw/slim/SyncOptions.html) 'VolumeLock' (http://www.tux.org/~peterw/slim/VolumeLock.html) peterw's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2107 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=79928 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case
diannabill;557231 Wrote: > "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 -- danicakk danicakk's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=38874 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=79928 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case
danicakk;557224 Wrote: > but I do need it to still be working fine s... "Still" working fine kind of implies that it's working fine now. Why would you want to take it apart? -- diannabill diannabill's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=38082 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=79928 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
[SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case
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 s... -- danicakk danicakk's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=38874 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=79928 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
