Beovision 8 40 Grill Replacement?

Hey guys! 

 

Haven't talked to you all in a while! 

I have had a BV-8 40 for a while and it has a huge dent of the grill. Any ideas of how to fix this? I does not look like the grill can be removed. Do any of you experts have expeirnce in replacing the front casing of a beovision 8 40. 

 

I want it to look new again! lol 

 

Thanks in advance! 

 

 

 

Just pull it off - its magnetic!

Hey Martin, 

Thanks for the quick help - 

I had read that somewhere else originally too, but when went to see how that would work it became evident that it is actually a metal grill that is glued into the entire front housing of the BV8-40. 

 

Maybe there was also a version that had a magnet release?

 

thanks again for the response 

I want to replace mine as well, but it seems to be glued on(?). The service manual is no help, as there are no disassembly instructions therein.

I think they did two versions of the 8-40 casing.  

If it's glued on - which it always has been in my cases, then it's a casing change. Not cheap.

I have been told on several occasions though that there is a simple magnetic backed fret, so I'm assuming this was a 'Mk2' version.  I may even have actually seen one - and it does kind of ring a bell, but I've seen so much B&O over the years my brains gone foggy..

Lee

 

I had to look this up as I recalled there being two variants, but according to the 'Tips' section it indicates the front cover on a MKI and MKII are removable! Part number 3444268 to be precise.

The 26 & 32 were definitely glued to the cabinet.

I have a mk1 version and just tried to remove the grill. In my TV it's not glued on and can be removed easily from the left or right side.

Regards Johan

Some great info here guys. Thanks!

 

Would any of you have an idea of pricing for the front casing of the bv8-40?

 

Looks like this might be my only option considering I was unlucky enough to have the glued on variant. 

 

Thanks!!

 

Have not tried this myself but in Watch forums I have read that silicone spray can "loosen up" glue. Could be worth a try.

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f275/replacing-bezel-insert-ocean-one-542483.html

XTHX:

Some great info here guys. Thanks!

Would any of you have an idea of pricing for the front casing of the bv8-40?

Looks like this might be my only option considering I was unlucky enough to have the glued on variant.

Thanks!!

The front cover is only held on with magnets at each end and can be carefully removed with a plastic peeler.

Due to the discontinuation of the TV expect to pay about £250 for the aluminium front cover.