I’ve blown my fuse but can’t get to it….

[denki109]

Hello BassChatters, 

I’ve blown a fuse but can’t get to it. The amp has a power input module with an attached fuse box. 
 

I’ve had a go at trying to access the fuse that’s bereft of life. But I’m mindful to not force it open. There’s probably a simple knack for negotiating a module like this that’ll make me feel like a right eejit. With that in mind, please be gentle with me. 
 

Thanks for your time and patience. 

[TheGreek]

5 minutes ago, denki109 said:

There’s probably a simple knack for negotiating a module like this

Story of my life...

[Steve Browning]

Small flat blade screwdriver. It may slightly distort the plastic but as long as the fuse seats ok there's nothing to worry about.

[Hellzero]

Use a flat blade screwdriver and it will come out with the right strength applied.

[Dad3353]

Gentle leverage with a thin blade. Here's a picture ...

[Hellzero]

I guess it will work with a thin flat blade screwdriver.  Don't we all agree. 

[Dad3353]

1 minute ago, Hellzero said:

I guess it will work with a thin flat blade screwdriver.  Don't we all agree. 

Once you've seen it done, it works, but to the inexperienced, it's not so evident. 

[denki109]

Thanks everyone for being so helpful and nice about this. 

I have my flathead screwdriver and (dramatic pause) I'm going in. 

[denki109]

Success!!!

[Steve Browning]

You can now get a full time job changing the fuses in Yngwie Malmsteens rig.

[Hellzero]

45 minutes ago, Dad3353 said:

Once you've seen it done, it works, but to the inexperienced, it's not so evident. 

Was kidding Douglas. 😉

[hiram.k.hackenbacker]

Do you know why it blew in the first place?

[denki109]

13 minutes ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said:

Do you know why it blew in the first place?

I was doing an outdoor gig with power surges. In addition, this late 1990s amp was still rocking (and then NOT rocking) its original fuse. 

Edited July 6, 2021 by denki109

[TheGreek]

2 hours ago, denki109 said:

Success!!!

 

[Dad3353]

2 hours ago, denki109 said:

Success!!!

[Nail Soup]

I love a happy ending!

Now for the sequel :"I've got a new fuse but I can't push it back in again"

[Teebs]

Or "Now where did I put that new bloody fuse?"

[Simon.]

And he's still got his thumb!

Sterling work. 😁

 

[denki109]

Update:

My thumb is still intact. 

The amp is back from the dead. 

And I am indebted to my BassChatter brethren and sistren for the support, love and good humour.