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How to disassemble MYSTERY REMOTE CONTROL box
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I read all I could find on the Philco Repair Bench as well as Ron's site (may have missed something) and also searched this forum as well as ARF.

My Mystery Remote works OK, but it is SLOW in returning, which makes for erratic operation (the hold coil in the stepper sometimes releases). If I gently ensure consistent rotation return speed, everything works OK.

The finger wheel is not touching anything or binding up in my case. Perhaps the mechanism needs cleaning or lube, or a spring is weak.

I would like to remove the wheel and see if anything can be done, but I obviously do not want to break anything in the process. I think I read somewhere (don't remember where) that the center disc can be removed by holding the wheel and rotating CCW. I tried that on mine, but no luck. Again, I want to make sure that is the correct procedure before applying more force.

Any advice?
Thanks!
#2

The center disc in the dial simply unscrews. Place a few fingers on the periphery of the whole dial and hold it stationary. Then turn the center disc gently counter-clockwise. It's like a #6 or #8 screw embedded in the disc's underside.

This will expose the three screws that hold the dial to the clockwork, allowing the guts to be dropped out of the case.

If your disc is stuck, try dribbling a little liquid wrench between the disc and dial, hoping to get it to the screw in the center to help release it. If there is enough warping between the disc and dial, maybe a hypodermic to shoot it into the center?

USE NO HEAT!!! The Tenite will melt and warp even more.




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