thunter0512
Veteran Member
I have nicely straightened the warped lid of my new PDP-8/e so it fits the case with all gaps parallel and neat.
It looks like originally the lid was fastened to the power supply side via two black plastic latches attached to the front and back of the 8/e power supply.
Below is a photo of what is left of the front latch:
The latch shows the manufacturer as "Southco, Lester, PA.". The company still exists (https://southco.com/) and makes all kind of gadgets. They even have an Australian distribution center.
Could somebody with an intact version of this latch please make a photo of it and its counterpart on the lid?
Alternatively does somebody know the type of latch (or whatever the proper name is) and if it is still available?
Thanks
Tom
It looks like originally the lid was fastened to the power supply side via two black plastic latches attached to the front and back of the 8/e power supply.
Below is a photo of what is left of the front latch:
The latch shows the manufacturer as "Southco, Lester, PA.". The company still exists (https://southco.com/) and makes all kind of gadgets. They even have an Australian distribution center.
Could somebody with an intact version of this latch please make a photo of it and its counterpart on the lid?
Alternatively does somebody know the type of latch (or whatever the proper name is) and if it is still available?
Thanks
Tom
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