Fostex A-8 - Component Dismounting Procedures

6.2 DISMOUNTING OF MAJOR COMPONENTS
Depending on the extent of special maintenance, you may have to remove the
bottom cover, trim panel, and furthermore, dismount major components inside.
For the sake of efficient maintenance, please follow the procedures below.
Should it be difficult to fully understand the procedures, please refer to the
EXPLODED VIEWS.
1) Bottom cover (Fig. 6-1)
The record/reproduce amplifier can be adjusted to a certain extent by removing
only the Bottom Plate but for Dolby level calibration and bias trap adjustments,
the Bottom Cover must be removed.
The bottom cover can be removed by unscrewing four screws (A) on the bottom side
and a total of six screws (B) from both sides. The four screws (A) are of the
self tapping type.
2) Tape transport panel (Fig. 6-2)
* With the bottom cover removed, unscrew the four truss head 4 X 10 self tapping
screws (A) from the bottom side.
Next, from the top panel side, remove the head housing, pinch roller and the
left and right roller guides.
* The head housing can be removed by loosening the two 3X8 hex socket screws
(B) .
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