RestoLynx Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Hey Folks, I'm trying to fix a no-sound problem (which could be a thread to itself!), what I'm finding is that the circuit diagrams I've seen haven't matched what I'm looking at and I need to remove the RF shield to trace the issue. How do you remove the RF shield, is it just soldered in... or are the tabs inserted, twisted and then soldered? Any help is very much appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdog360 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Yes, they are inserted, twisted and soldered on the corners. I use flux and solder wick to desolder it. For the audio, I've fixed several just reflow in solder on the chips. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestoLynx Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 Yes, they are inserted, twisted and soldered on the corners. I use flux and solder wick to desolder it. For the audio, I've fixed several just reflow in solder on the chips. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk Thanks very much, i stocked up on desolder things today, I'll post an update when I get around to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestoLynx Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 Just to round off this thread: I desoldered where I could but under the cartridge slot was too tricky to get to, so I just bent the shield and snapped that side at the legs. For the moment I've left the shield off, think it is just to pass regulations and I haven't noticed any ill effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filip Sadovsky Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Hi, any problems with shield being off? I'am considering keeping it off as well but not sure what could consequences be for HW ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmoo79 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 there should be no major issues keeping it off. it's just there to stop interference, so any effects would be minor anyway. rather than leave it off though, perhaps just solder two tabs on opposite corners so if you need to remove it again in future it will be easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestoLynx Posted September 25, 2019 Author Share Posted September 25, 2019 On 9/10/2019 at 7:34 AM, Filip Sadovsky said: Hi, any problems with shield being off? I'am considering keeping it off as well but not sure what could consequences be for HW ? No problems at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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