How do you take apart a Z-19 case?

From: Rich Beaudry <r_beaudry_at_hotmail.com>
Date: Thu Aug 23 13:00:19 2001

Hello all,

I recently saved a Zenith Z-19 terminal from the ravages of my local
"recycling center" (i.e., dump). However, the power cord was cut off just
after it exits from the back of the terminal (as if I do not already have
enough to fix). It looks like there is a small panel that can be removed
from the bottom, giving me access to the power supply. I could probably
replace the cord from there, but before I do, I want to take the case off to
make sure there is no major damage inside.

I removed the panel along the back that has the RS-232 connection and
brightness knob on it. This seemed to free up the back of the top part of
the case. It is getting hung up about halfway down each side. There
appears to be a bracket attached to the bottom half of the case, and a pin
that goes through the bracket from the top half of the case is hung up (are
you confused yet?).

Anyway, if anyone has done this before, please enlighten me as to taking
this thing apart.

Other than the power cord, and a little dirt and grime, the unit is in good
shape. The CRT (what is visible from the outside) looks good, and the
keyboard appears to work (no stuck keys or grinding noises when pressed,
etc.). It has a cool circular metal "property of Raytheon" tag on it, and
I'd like to get it running if possible. It would make a good terminal for
some of my rack-mounted Multibus stuff...

Thanks!

Rich B.
Received on Thu Aug 23 2001 - 13:00:19 BST