roothorick
Active member
For the longest time, I just didn't understand the ST-V duarmold hate. Now, I get it.
For months I wanted to track down an ST-V duramold cabinet. It just looks cool, and I like the ST-V system. People consistently told me they're shitty cabinets and I don't really want one. But I didn't listen. I persevered, and back in December, I took one home for a whopping thirty-five bucks.
So, how does one get at the monitor in this guy? Does the top come off? Hah, no, the back half is one giant piece. Maybe the front comes off and the monitor is on a slide? Well, the huge bezel pops right off with six very, VERY stubborn screws (getting them out involved using the cabinet's own weight as leverage against the screwdriver), but the monitor frame is screwed right onto the duramold. So there's a back panel then, right? Well.... yes. It's a whopping 14 inches wide and 5 inches high. Or so. I'm being generous in my estimation.
So how do you get the chassis out? You know, I'm not entirely sure, but I do know it involves removing the anode cap from such a position that you can't actually see it. I'm strongly debating just pulling the whole monitor out, tube, frame and all -- if I take the CP off it should be way easier.
Getting the machine into the house was another storied tale. That big metal plate only JUST fit through the door. What have I gotten myself into?
For months I wanted to track down an ST-V duramold cabinet. It just looks cool, and I like the ST-V system. People consistently told me they're shitty cabinets and I don't really want one. But I didn't listen. I persevered, and back in December, I took one home for a whopping thirty-five bucks.
So, how does one get at the monitor in this guy? Does the top come off? Hah, no, the back half is one giant piece. Maybe the front comes off and the monitor is on a slide? Well, the huge bezel pops right off with six very, VERY stubborn screws (getting them out involved using the cabinet's own weight as leverage against the screwdriver), but the monitor frame is screwed right onto the duramold. So there's a back panel then, right? Well.... yes. It's a whopping 14 inches wide and 5 inches high. Or so. I'm being generous in my estimation.
So how do you get the chassis out? You know, I'm not entirely sure, but I do know it involves removing the anode cap from such a position that you can't actually see it. I'm strongly debating just pulling the whole monitor out, tube, frame and all -- if I take the CP off it should be way easier.
Getting the machine into the house was another storied tale. That big metal plate only JUST fit through the door. What have I gotten myself into?