On Fri, 6 Dec 2013, Warren Young wrote:
On 12/6/2013 16:34, Michael Hennebry wrote:
The power supply is a sealed unit,
I think you'll find that once you unscrew it from the case, you'll expose another set of screws that will let you remove the power supply's lid. The odd hole in the back of the case is designed to block access to these screws, on purpose.
If I remove the right screws, I think that moving it farther into the case would allow it to be removed. For that, I'd want it on its side so that it didn't fall on something.
Don't touch anything in there unless you know your microfarads from your microhenries. Just take pics.
I do, but I'm still not likely to try to fix it.
Some advice, based on prior experience receiving uselessly bad pictures in the DIY electronics slice of my life:
1b. Bounce or diffuse as much of the light as possible. Lots of direct light is good, but if it creates blown-out flare spots or inky shadows that obscure detail, it's still no good. There are many ways to make cheap diffusers and bounce cards: old thin sheets, tin foil, poster board... Tenting a sheet over your head and the case can give a better result than a bright direct light. If your camera's flash is articulated, bounce it into the scene rather than shoot directly in.
My office has a large flourescent light. If the pictures are not well enough lit, I can change the illumination angle.
I'm open to suggestion, both in regard to lighting and in regard to subject.
For now, nap time.