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| PM 6400/6500 Subwoofer volume knob replacement | |
| Posted by: Fizzbinn on 2023-02-23 20:43:31 I just picked up a Power Macintosh 6500/250 in pretty good shape but missing its back panel subwoofer volume knob. Anyone know if there is a 3D printed part for this out there? | |
Posted by: Phipli on 2023-02-24 01:36:39I just picked up a Power Macintosh 6500/250 in pretty good shape but missing its back panel subwoofer volume knob. Anyone know if there is a 3D printed part for this out there?Mine is broken off in a way that makes fitting a new one not just a case of pushing it on. | |
Posted by: mg.man on 2023-02-24 01:41:03Mine is broken off in a way that makes fitting a new one not just a case of pushing it on.Ahh... well... what I did when this happened to mine was to find a tiny drill bit (I have a dremel and appropriate collet - but you can also use a hand drill) and carefully drill a hole in the center of the remains of the knob. Then use a toothpick with some super glue and poke that in the hole. Wait for it to set, then pull the knob remainder out. 😎 | |
Posted by: Phipli on 2023-02-24 01:45:02Ahh... well... what I did when this happened to mine was to find a tiny drill bit (I have a dremel and appropriate collet - but you can also use a hand drill) and carefully drill a hole in the center of the remains of the knob. Then use a toothpick with some super glue and poke that in the hole. Wait for it to set, then pull the knob remainder out. 😎Heh 🙂 I poked it with a pin to the level I wanted and then ignored it 🙂 | |
| Posted by: jeremywork on 2023-02-24 03:31:34 If memory serves, and you feel like spending the time to remove the little board from the case, you can also poke the broken piece through from the back. Could even glue the stub back onto the knob if it's still nearby.  | |
| Posted by: Fizzbinn on 2023-02-24 08:48:18 Thanks for the input. Sounds like I need to open it up to see what bit is left in there and what kind of make shift knob I can get to engage the dial. I'm thinking whittled down chopstick... 🙂 | |
Posted by: mg.man on 2023-02-24 10:21:53I'm thinking whittled down chopstick...or just jam a (wooden, old skool) toothpick in there once you have the remains of the original out. 😆 | |
| Posted by: TonimusMaximus on 2023-03-24 08:47:15 Do you have the rest of the number on the pot? It says 634something | |
Posted by: jeremywork on 2023-03-24 11:42:35Do you have the rest of the number on the pot? It says 634something634M on that one | |
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