Sony ICF-SW1S take-apart
 

There used to be a web site that detailed this procedure. I have done
it myself but it has been a few years. Pull off the volume knob. There
is a screw under it. Remove the other screws and the rear cover. The
covers snap together I recall. You have to unsolder a couple of ground
wires and the speaker wires that come through the unit. This allows
you to remove the front cover with the speaker. Each of the following
boards is held in place by some tiny black phillips screws. Remove the
keypad first being careful not to break the contact that hangs off the
top. Next remove (fold back) the display board being careful not to
tear the ribbon cable on the bottom. This allows you access to the
capacitor. It is surface mount and requires quite a bit of heat to get
it to come loose. You should have a good quality soldering pencil to
do this. This is all from memory. I hope it helps.

Jim


On Fri, 21 Jan 2005 18:58:17 +0000 (UTC), wrote:

I have a SW1E (same as ICF-SW1S) that
someone gave me - original case, box, extras
and box that is not working right -
After doing a bit of net research I have determined
that C608 - 33mf/4V capacitor is in need of
replacement. Static and motorboating noises
come out of the speaker, yet the Headphone
jack works great with perfect audio.

I am a tech so doing the CAP replacement is
a non-issue.
My question is:
What is the secret to the ICF-SW1S take apart?

I have removed 3 screws (2 long, one short)
and there appears to be a myriad of interlocking
tabs that hold this unit together.

Any tips or suggestions would be appreciated.

Colin -


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