IMP Magicbox

Opening the IMP

This page describes how to open the IMP radio. Most is easy, but take care when removing or connecting the flatcable, this is a fragile part of the radio's guts.

OPENING YOUR RADIO IS AT YOUR OWN RISK!!

Opening the IMP (Click for a full-sized version)

• 1. Remove the top cover by removing the 4 screws
• 2. Peel of the rubber foot of the radio.
• 3. Underneath are 3 small screws. Remove those.
• 4. Remove the 3 small screws on the top, holding the front cover. Shift of the front
• 5. Remove the 4 scres holding the top PCB. This reaveals 2 larger screws underneath, remove as well
• 6. The front can now be separated from the back. Take care of the speaker cable when opening.
• 7. Tricky part: gently pull out the two brown pieces of plastic on the flatcable connector until they click. The cable can now be pulled out.
• 8. The main PCB can now be pulled out of the radio.