Finally got around to installing the replacement parts on my 9150W. Some shots of the insides
The bass ports seem partially blocked right out of the factory.
Sorted out the busted keys, thankfully the one with the clip was intact! I think the replacement set I got came from a slightly different model.
The way it's assembled is a bit sketchy because you have to bend two metal tabs built into the sheet metal in order to release a bracket that holds the keys into place. Probably can only do that a couple of times before the metal fatigues too much.
Put an M70 dial bulb in, and although it works fine on batteries (although a bit dim at 5.25V) it never turns off when plugged in, even when powered off, and gets a bit brighter (12.5V vs. 10.5V) when the dial light button is pressed. Maybe a bad diode, I'm not too sure yet.
A picture of the amp chip and its dual arrangement inside.
Now off to the speakers. My plan was to pop the grilles off and clean off all the dust and dirt, and Reli you read my mind I was considering chrome replacements for them.
I got most of the dust and dirt off without removing the grilles, but had never seen so much glue used on them before, and I'm not so sure I want to risk damaging it trying to hack my way through 14 of these:
I figured I'd forget about the custom rings and just try to get the remaining grime I couldn't reach with the grille on. My first attempt at using the dishwasher to clean a boombox and what happens?
The silver trim was a foil sticker. Blimey! Guess I'll be making rings after all
The problem of lack of access to them is still a concern because I liked Reli's idea of designing some more pieces for the area around the tweeter, which has a pattern around it you can't see because it's all black.
Is there anything that will soften this black glue without destroying the plastic? Goo Gone maybe?
Thanks to jimmy not only do I have new deck keys, I also have a function knob and original antenna, and have now glued in a new dial window. The old one was still inside lodged above the needle, but it was scuffed. Meanwhile I've got some chunks of the frame that need to be welded back on, touch up paint on the grilles, take a Sharpie to the cones, and try to chromify the worn paint on the mics.
The bass ports seem partially blocked right out of the factory.
Sorted out the busted keys, thankfully the one with the clip was intact! I think the replacement set I got came from a slightly different model.
The way it's assembled is a bit sketchy because you have to bend two metal tabs built into the sheet metal in order to release a bracket that holds the keys into place. Probably can only do that a couple of times before the metal fatigues too much.
Put an M70 dial bulb in, and although it works fine on batteries (although a bit dim at 5.25V) it never turns off when plugged in, even when powered off, and gets a bit brighter (12.5V vs. 10.5V) when the dial light button is pressed. Maybe a bad diode, I'm not too sure yet.
A picture of the amp chip and its dual arrangement inside.
Now off to the speakers. My plan was to pop the grilles off and clean off all the dust and dirt, and Reli you read my mind I was considering chrome replacements for them.
I got most of the dust and dirt off without removing the grilles, but had never seen so much glue used on them before, and I'm not so sure I want to risk damaging it trying to hack my way through 14 of these:
I figured I'd forget about the custom rings and just try to get the remaining grime I couldn't reach with the grille on. My first attempt at using the dishwasher to clean a boombox and what happens?
The silver trim was a foil sticker. Blimey! Guess I'll be making rings after all
The problem of lack of access to them is still a concern because I liked Reli's idea of designing some more pieces for the area around the tweeter, which has a pattern around it you can't see because it's all black.
Is there anything that will soften this black glue without destroying the plastic? Goo Gone maybe?
Thanks to jimmy not only do I have new deck keys, I also have a function knob and original antenna, and have now glued in a new dial window. The old one was still inside lodged above the needle, but it was scuffed. Meanwhile I've got some chunks of the frame that need to be welded back on, touch up paint on the grilles, take a Sharpie to the cones, and try to chromify the worn paint on the mics.
!): I've noticed from a couple of my other model TRK's that these are prone to cracking across the profile so a dab or two of Plastic Weld proved helpful to effect a quick repair & reinforcement.
