Dear BeoTechies,

One of my BeoCom 4's has suffered quite a few accidents during its life and the outer blue shell is marked with small dents and scratches. I was wondering whether it is possible to remove this outer shell part of the phone and replace it with a new piece?

I would appreciate anyone's comments.

No BeoCom techies in town?

Thank you for the information Ed! I'll see my dealer this weekend.

Henry!
Check this out.

Andy T.

THANKS Andy!

I thought I'd have a look on eBay actually, but then decided not to as the chances of finding what I was looking for were pretty much zero.

£19.99 though is a bit much, I think I could get them at my dealer for less. I'll send him an email. Thanks again Andy, I'll let you know what happens.

It says he has two available as well, so I'm tempted to get them both and perhaps spray paint one with a non-standard colour. Have quite a few BMW spray cans in the garage

Ed, the eBay seller says no special tool is required on the description of this item. Have we got a fibber on our hands?

Henry, I have never worked on a Beocom 4 but if it opens in a similar way to Beocom 6000 then I can see what Ed means.
I have a loads of 6000s through my hands with great big chewed-up cases where people have rived there way in with a screwdriver.
I am pretty sure that there is a special tool for opening 6000s but I use a couple of cut up credit cards and it works fine for me.
Don't know if it's the same for the 4s.

BTW the guy on eBay is also a B&O dealer.

Andy T.

Thanks for the information Ed, if I do get these outer shells on eBay I'll go to my dealer and ask him to put it on properly for me.

Hi guys,

I've been able to buy a pair of BeoCom 4 outer shells on eBay and have now spray painted them a fantastic metalic red! However I'm having great trouble removing the current outer shell on the docking station. I think it's sensible that I remove this one before attampeting any surgery on the handset.

I bought the shells from some form of dealership in Basingstoke, they sent me a file showing me how to remove the outer shells of the docking station and the handset. For the docking station it just says: Pull the case off by pulling vertically. Do NOT twist the base of the docking station. This is a tight fit, but will release.
Yes it REALLY is a tight fit, so much so I can't take it off! Anyone who can help me out here?

Thanks!

Would that have been Sys_service Henry?

Yes Andy.

Yes, I just befriended them today and told them how wonderful Beoworld is and of the handshake between Lee and TBS.
Many dealers still look on Beoworld a bit dubiously. The more that find out about our new found relationship with Struer, the better.
I suggest you ring them on 01256 355015 (Service department) ask to speak to Xavier tell him your problem and I am sure he will be only to pleased to talk you through. Thouroughly nice bloke! and you can tell him I said that too.
BTW, he is a B&O dealer in Basingstoke.

Andsy T.

Thanks for the tip-off Andy. I was diverted to a very kind chap called Daniel. He copied me with a diagram of how to remove the covers from the service manuals. He gave it a go first and said he was able to remove the base cover with out any problems, but I still just can't do it! Might soon just give up on my red coloured BeoCom 4 covers