Removing Hunter 40.5 Chart Plotter above Chart Table.

[edguy3]

I had no trouble removing the knob from the starboard side of this ancient chartplotter, but removing the port side has me stumped; Just doesnt seem to be any obvious way to get in there. Other than finding a contortionist, can someone advise on the best way to remove this device?

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• edguy3
• Mar 20, 2017
• 1

Thanks in advance
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[kimelmore]

A large prybar...(just kidding)..you might try a long pair of needle nose pliers

 

[Rich Stidger]

I have had the need to get in there more than just a few times. I cut a 4" hole in the shelf on top of that panel and installed a screw-in deck plate. If I had to do it again I would cut a larger hole for my fat arm. I can't see the deck plate unless I stretch and specifically look for it and I keep some small trays of misc stuff up there on top of the plate.

Sorry I don't have any pictures.

 

[edguy3]

Thanks! I'll try a pair of bent needle nose and then go for the hole.
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[edguy3]

Stopped by Harbor Freight for the long needle nose pliers. They would have worked on a 1U device, but not something this tall.


Then I noticed a few screws on the top of the cabinet which removed the molding and gave me enough room to get a hand in the cabinet.



There was a fourth screw on the aft part of this piece. This last screw had a plug over it. I chose not to remove it because access was sufficient.

Thanks for the advice... .
Hopefully this documentation will save someone else some time.

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[Rich Stidger]

Good find. So it looks like the entire shelf became loose after removing the forward molding piece?

 

[edguy3]

Good find. So it looks like the entire shelf became loose after removing the forward molding piece?

Yes. There was one more screw to remove in order to slide it completely off.