Sony Clock-radio ICF-C273L - how open?

[Roger]

How do I open this radio up please, so that I can fit the earphone socket that Sony fits as standard on all units except those sold in the UK?

I've taken the 5 screws out, and it opens 20mm at the back, but really does not want to separate at the front.....

[fictitious]

Anyhting under the batteries ...presuming there are batt's

[Roger]

In message , [e-mail] writes

I should have said - it's a mains, FM/MW/LW digital push-button machine

- no batteries. All very swish plastic curves, and a Christmas present, so I don't want to break it.

[Adrian C]

Look for other screws hidden under sticky labels, and also plastic latching clips between materials. Sometimes you may have to accept colateral damage in performing the operation. A little heat from a hairdryer may help soften the plastic a bit. Just go slow!

[Graham.]

Here is a picture, it might help someone to suggest something.

would think there are 3 or 4 plastic lugs in the top moulding that engage in the front panel.

20mm should be wide enough to shine a torch in there and see where they are.

[Adrian C]

Take it to ye friendly local dentist ...

[Roger]

In message , Graham. writes

3 lugs in fact, 2 out of sight. Managed to pop them without damage one after the other going very carefully. Thanks everyone!

[Roger]

In message , Roger writes

Right all done - now has headphone socket, is reassembled, and - wait for it - still works!