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Re: red hazard button (m) (archive)
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Posted by Karl Koenig on August 29, 2000 at 17:20:39:

In Reply to: red hazard button (m) posted by WANTED!! on August 26, 2000 at 21:05:52:

These pop-out switches fail regularly--the little catch inside that holds the switch in the off position either wears or bends a little and lets the switch pop up to the on position.

With persistence and a few tiny screwdrivers you can separate the switch body by prying gently around the little snap in lugs that hold it together. Be careful to contain spring loaded contacts. Then either bend the little arm with the locking pawl back down or put a little plastic shim behind it to hold it down. I fixed mine by bending that arm, others recommend a shim -- use what works best for you.

good luck with it

karl


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