Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case

2018-05-23 Thread Sb42
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.slimdevic

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case

2018-04-15 Thread majones
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

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case

2018-04-14 Thread Sb42
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 s

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case

2018-04-14 Thread majones
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 condu

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case

2018-04-13 Thread Sb42
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 ca

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case

2018-04-13 Thread majones
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://

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case

2018-04-13 Thread Sb42
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 cab

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case

2015-09-10 Thread toby10
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

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case

2015-09-09 Thread Allen
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://for

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case

2015-09-09 Thread Allen
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

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case

2012-11-16 Thread peterw
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 agai

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case

2012-11-12 Thread toby10
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 Vie

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case

2012-11-11 Thread p.dow
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

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case

2012-04-26 Thread ascomm74
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: ht

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case

2010-07-02 Thread danicakk
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Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case

2010-07-02 Thread danicakk
Next set of photos: +---+ |Filename: 4756197405_a1029a97b9.jpg| |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=10227| +---

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case

2010-07-02 Thread danicakk
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 m

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case

2010-07-02 Thread danicakk
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/

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case

2010-06-23 Thread danicakk
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 sh

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case

2010-06-23 Thread Necromancyr
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 -

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case

2010-06-22 Thread danicakk
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.p

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case

2010-06-22 Thread diannabill
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 t

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case

2010-06-22 Thread danicakk
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 __

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case

2010-06-22 Thread peterw
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 lik

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case

2010-06-22 Thread danicakk
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...

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case

2010-06-22 Thread diannabill
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: h

[SlimDevices: Radio] Take apart squeezebox radio case

2010-06-22 Thread danicakk
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 -