On Tue, 13 Nov 2001 05:23:35 -0500, you wrote:
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>
>I've had good luck opening wallwarts by squeezing them carefully in a =
plastic-
>jawed vise. Try different positions until you can get the ultrasonic =
welds
>to crack. Some of these things have a fuse in them to make them Class 2=20
>supplies. Sometimes the fuse just fatigues from start-up surges and =
dies.=20
>

Thanks to all for the tips. I was able to open the case with a few
well-placed chisel raps on the glue line. I managed *not* to crack the
case and it glued back together very well after I replaced the cap.

Thanks again, Bob

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