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Decoder installation problems

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Posted by jbinkley60 on Monday, December 28, 2009 2:04 PM

fafnir242

Did anyone else have a problem removing the DC circuit board on the Proto 2000 Series SD60M?  The screws holding it down were put in too tight, so my brother and I had to basically destroy the circuit board to remove it.  As far as we know, the engine was in no way, shape, or form damaged, but it was still annoying.  Anyone else have that problem?

I've added decoders to 4 of them so far with no issues.  Aside from the annoyance and additional work, it shouldn't cause a problem since the board is replaced for a decoder installation.

 

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Posted by elansp on Monday, December 28, 2009 12:25 PM

It may help to invest in a decent set of small screw drivers as the other poster had previously mentioned.  I picked up a set of Klein screwdrivers at Home Depot and they have made a world of difference...

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Posted by fafnir242 on Monday, December 28, 2009 11:15 AM

TA462

They are probably put in with a powered screwdriver to speed up the manufacturing process and got cross threaded in the hole.  I've seen that a couple times.

Yeah, the screws got entirely stripped and still didn't budge, hence why the destruction took place.lol

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Posted by locoi1sa on Monday, December 28, 2009 5:14 AM

  A good set of screw drivers is the only way to go sometimes. Those little metric screws can really hold. The only problem I had was the Athearn JST 9 pin board removal. They are so tight you think your going to rip the harrness out.

          Pete

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Decoder installation problems
Posted by fafnir242 on Monday, December 28, 2009 1:13 AM

Did anyone else have a problem removing the DC circuit board on the Proto 2000 Series SD60M?  The screws holding it down were put in too tight, so my brother and I had to basically destroy the circuit board to remove it.  As far as we know, the engine was in no way, shape, or form damaged, but it was still annoying.  Anyone else have that problem?

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