Opening/repairing a Casio pocket translator (XD-V9000)

[David Kim]

Hello,

I have been attempting to repair a Casio pocket translator that was recently
dropped and stopped working, but have run into a problem: I can't seem to
open the case! I have a modest knowledge of repairs for these kinds of
devices and am confident that I could fix it (if only I could get it open).
This may strike you as a ridiculously stupid problem, but I've never had a
problem getting inside such a device before; I expected the bottom plate to
simply drop or slide off after removing all of the screws, but it won't even
budge. The translator is under warranty, but only in Japan, and Casio
wouldn't tell me anything over the phone, other than "send it it." I'd much
rather fix it myself if possible, due to the very long turnover time for
sending it in for warranty repair in Japan.

Below are links to a few pictures of the device. If anyone could suggest a
means to remove the bottom plate (I've already tried asking it politely), I
would be very grateful. Finally, I apologize if this is not the
inappropriate forum for this type of question.

http://individual.utoronto.ca/injektilo/translator/casio-closed.jpg
http://individual.utoronto.ca/injektilo/translator/casio-open.jpg
http://individual.utoronto.ca/injektilo/translator/casio-back.jpg
http://individual.utoronto.ca/injektilo/translator/casio-side.jpg

Thanks in advance!
David

 

[David Kim]

would be very grateful. Finally, I apologize if this is not the
inappropriate forum for this type of question.

Further apologies for the double negative! Please ignore your choice of the
"not" or "in-", thanks!

David

 

[Garrett Mace]

Hello,

I have been attempting to repair a Casio pocket translator that was recently
dropped and stopped working, but have run into a problem: I can't seem to
open the case! I have a modest knowledge of repairs for these kinds of
devices and am confident that I could fix it (if only I could get it open).
This may strike you as a ridiculously stupid problem, but I've never had a
problem getting inside such a device before; I expected the bottom plate to
simply drop or slide off after removing all of the screws, but it won't even
budge. The translator is under warranty, but only in Japan, and Casio
wouldn't tell me anything over the phone, other than "send it it." I'd much
rather fix it myself if possible, due to the very long turnover time for
sending it in for warranty repair in Japan.

Below are links to a few pictures of the device. If anyone could suggest a
means to remove the bottom plate (I've already tried asking it politely), I
would be very grateful. Finally, I apologize if this is not the
inappropriate forum for this type of question.

http://individual.utoronto.ca/injektilo/translator/casio-closed.jpg
http://individual.utoronto.ca/injektilo/translator/casio-open.jpg
http://individual.utoronto.ca/injektilo/translator/casio-back.jpg
http://individual.utoronto.ca/injektilo/translator/casio-side.jpg

Thanks in advance!
David

Many injected-plastic housings have little catches along the seam, allowing
the case to remain pretty well together even after removing the screws. The
best way to open these is to try to find those snap locations and pry up
with a very small flat screwdriver, working around the edge until the case
pops off.

Often these are glued...depending on the glue, it might not be possible to
open without significant damage. After all, they'd prefer you buy a new one
instead of fixing your old one. Unless it's something obvious like a
broken-off crystal or power lead, the odds are you'll have to buy a new one
anyway. Tiny PCB fractures aren't very easily traceable or repairable.