XPost: sci.electronics.repair   
   From: grizzledgeezer@comcast.net   
      
   >>> Sure enough, removing the nut from the phone jack   
   >>> allowed the whole unit to slip rather easily out of   
   >>> the case   
      
   >> Sheesh. You "shoulda" known enough to do that,   
   >> at least. Good grief.   
      
   > Its not really self evident that the jack is connected to   
   > the PC board. When I took mine apart, I certainly did   
   > NOT think it was that way. I eventually figured it out,   
   > but it took a while. I assumed it was just a raw jack   
   > connected with loose wires to the amplifier.   
      
   This sort of assembly is not that uncommon, as it reduces manufacturing   
   costs. It also makes testing the amplifier a bit easier. I've seen expensive   
   equipment that did the same thing, making the device virtually   
   unassembleable.   
      
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