Opening M3 case

jmichi
jmichi Posts: 4
edited December 2006 in Troubleshooting
Hi,
I need to replace an M3 tweeters. How do I open the speaker case ?
Thanks
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  • SLOCOOKN
    SLOCOOKN Posts: 704
    edited December 2006
    i HAD A PAIR OF M3'S AND DROPED ONE AND THE FACE SEPERATED FROM THE BACK. THEY STILL SOUND OK. MABE NOT THE ANSWER YOU WERE LOOKING FOR IT WAS JUST MY EXPERIENCE. :)
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 7,658
    edited December 2006
    Hello,
    I try and encourage any M3 owner to send the speaker to us for service. The enclosure can be easily broken if you are not very careful. Even our longtime dealers will send the speakers to us rather than risk the cabinet (which we no longer have). Is this something you would like to consider?
    Regards, Ken
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  • jmichi
    jmichi Posts: 4
    edited December 2006
    Kenneth,
    Could you at least give me an idea on what is process to open it ? I did remove the screws and I can see the tweeter and bass would come off together as a whole, but somethings holds the face into the box.
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  • xoaphexox
    xoaphexox Posts: 246
    edited December 2006
    Kenneth, I have a set of 9a's that I am trying to get inside. Two of the 4" drivers ceased working and I want to check the connections and wiring/crossover. The grey cement that holds the speakers in place along with the screws seems to be preventing this. I did not want to damage the speakers getting inside.

    Can you offer any advice? Thanks!

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 7,658
    edited December 2006
    Hello,
    I believe Helen, in Customer Service, has a set of instructions on opening the M3 that she can send. Just send an email to hyarbor@polkaudio.com and ask for M3 opening instructions.
    Regards, Ken
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 7,658
    edited December 2006
    Hello,
    I'm afraid my experience is very limited on the older 9 series speakers. In general terms after you remove the screws you can use a putty knife to loosen up the tweeter and driver. You would want to place a couple layers of heavy paper to prevent damage to the cabinet surface.
    Regards, Ken
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  • jmichi
    jmichi Posts: 4
    edited December 2006
    Kenneth,
    I just sent Helen an email. I tried using a putting knife but the case doesn't open. It looks like there is something else other than the screws holding the case together. I will wait for her reply.
    Thanks
    Jorge
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