Firebolt's F107 Restoration Thread

[Firebolt1914]

I have just received an F107 in great condition:



Currently, everything works and is in good order except for the foam and the buzzer. I will begin to work on the buzzer first, as I do not have everything for the foam yet.

I'm not sure if this is intentional or not, but when i have the expansion header disabled, the buzzer is continuously beeping. Next, when I enable the beeper, I am only able to press one key before it stops responding and is holding down the key.

Does anyone have any clue what's going on with the buzzer? Have I received it installed incorrectly? (Or have I messed something up )

[Firebolt1914]

I'm currently trying to get the top plate off of the back plate, but they're really stuck together. I've even lifted the darned top right (or left) tab!

[fohat]

If the tabs are all straight up, stand the assembly up on end (bottom back plate is larger, see how the smaller front one needs to move) and gently tap the front plate with a hammer. After it moves (slides) enough to clear the notches, the plates will come apart and the springs will mostly fall out on the table.