DMC 30SS How to Open the Fuse Carrier Drawer.

[dgw]

I have a DMC 30SS. Fuse has never been changed. The vertical fuse carrier drawer, between the mains plug inlet and the on / off switch, won't prise open. It fits flush all round with a very small gap at the plug inlet side. Putting a small screwdriver into that gap won't prise open the drawer. The plastic begins to break before the drawer opens. Is there a simple way to do this ? Have I missed a secret trick ? Would heating up the assembly with a hairdryer help to release the stuck drawer ? Many thanks for help !!

 

[Adimon]

You can pop out the fuse holder with a screwdriver.
See example in attached pictures.
Be carefull.

 

[dgw]

Yes. Quite so. But was bound tight shut and the gap where a screwdriver is inserted is miniscule. Eventually a squirt of WD40 and then using a watchmakers tool released it. Thanks for your help.

 

[Adimon]

Please don't use WD40!!
It ruins your equipment