Originally posted by horseydug:
I recently posted link to that thread, but details of opening case were not included. As I recall when I opened mine for curiousity, after buying replacement, I had to use toothpicks to hold top and base apart, when prying top away from base with jeweller's screwdriver. Try that, see if it works and repost. Patience definitely req'd.

I can look for the relay tomorrow and refresh methodology if you're unsuccessful.



Finally got around trying your suggestion today, substituting multiple jeweler's screwdrivers for the toothpicks. Good news is: It worked like a charm; had it open in about two minutes. Bad news is: The interior was pristine -- nothing to clean off. Even the dialectric grease on the exterior prongs was still perfectly good.

Sooo, looks like I have an unrepairable bad relay ... but, at least, now I know that.

Thanks again for the suggestion.