Neat Way to Open Power Supply
by keanlay in Circuits > Electronics
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Neat Way to Open Power Supply
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Tools
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Hobby (wireman) Saw
Chisel
Hammer
Clamp or Vise
Chisel
Hammer
Clamp or Vise
Secure the P Supply
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Use clamp or vise to hold p supply in position
Break the "weld"
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As most power supply are chemically bonded, use saw to remove material about 0.5 to 1 mm on the long sides which does not hv connectors
Open It
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Use chisel to crack and break remaining bond on the un-saw sides. Use chisel to pry and twist to neatly open it up
Opened Case
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Done. Isn't it neat?