X30 cannot be unlatched from port replicator

[Charles Krug]

I gave an old X30 & 91P9024 docking station to our production department. Worked great for six months, but now the TP & dock cannot be separated. The latch feels like it's been "disconnected". Any tips on repairing this? Or, perhaps on simply separating the units?
Thanks!
Jim

[tom lightbody]

> separating

from the back corners, if you insert a slim knife blade at about 45 degree angle,
you can push the 2 little hooks forward, and disengage the base. I found it easier
to do the left side first, looking from the back.

> repair

my base was lacking a 4mm dia by 6mm long metal stud that connects the lever to the
plastic part that slides sideways to disengage the hooks. In dismantling, a screw will be found
under the "how-to" plastic, toward the lever side: the others are all obvious.

[Charles Krug]

Thank you for the advice. My pocket knife didn't do the trick, so I'll find something a little more sturdy. Jim