Fiddling until I rage!

[Moonraker]

Howdy, and no, not that fiddling.

The attached pictures show a transformer cover that I'm trying to open (so I can replace the transformer) but I'm struggling with what feels like such a simple task that I'm becoming annoyed.

 

 

The screw holds a small section that covers the wiring in to the bigger section so I don't need that.

Where I'm having trouble is finding the 'knack' as to how I open that larger part, which I'm assuming is done by the four little 'clips. You may observe where I've used a own life and its gadgets to release these clips, but I can't figure it out.

What's the secret, please?

With thanks

[raesewell]

Whenever I come across problems like this, as I did with a Gtech vacuum and a dremmel recentley, Youtube is my first port of call and I've had success on both occasions.

[Guest]

My guess would be you have to push on the 4 indented area which clip in. Have had something similar and it was total bugger to get off.

[Moonraker]

Whenever I come across problems like this, as I did with a Gtech vacuum and a dremmel recentley, Youtube is my first port of call and I've had success on both occasions.

 

YouTube and Google were useless unfortunately!

[raesewell]

Oh well it was worth a shot

[Moonraker]

My guess would be you have to push on the 4 indented area which clip in. Have had something similar and it was total bugger to get off.

 

Im really hoping not all at the same time.

I've pushed each clip directly towards the case, and pushed them both up and down.

Im losing my marbles I'm sure.

[Moonraker]

Oh well it was worth a shot

 

I probably should have mentioned that I tried it first though

[Moonraker]

I feel stupid but brute force and a penknife solved it.

And thank you

[Fozzie]

I hate these sort of things.

They're cheap but effective. At the cost they're a pain in the arse to remove. Brute force is usually always the way with them.

[Tiggie]

On a side note I am sure I saw your post title on the cover of a video on the top shelf of blockbusters back in the day

[Joeman]

Dremel it open then tape it back up. Nobody ever sees it..

[BIKERDAD]

Hit it with a fecking hammer .. good God man didn't you learn that at school .

..in doubt give it a clout ...

Same with... if you don't succeed at first try try fuckit give up ... LOL

[Mississippi Bullfrog]

I feel stupid but brute force and a penknife solved it.

And thank you

 

In my case that usually ends up with lots of blood and a trip to casualty.