TRS-80 Color Computer Power Cord Replacement

Flip the computer over.

Remove the two 24.1mm Phillips screws near the front of the case.

Remove the five 33.0 mm Phillips screws towards the back of the case.

Carefully flip the computer right side up.

Lift off the top half of the case.

Near the motherboard, gently pull the keyboard ribbon cable until it becomes free.

Lift the keyboard out of the case.

Remove the nine 15.24 mm Phillips screws securing the motherboard in place.

When removing the spring door, make sure to keep the door closed.

Remove the 5 jumper cables from the motherboard.

Once the jumper cables lift the motherboard up gently; it should lift out easily.

Remove the two 1.6 inch screws securing the transformer.

Remove the power cord's three leads from the transformer.

Using needle-nose pliers, pinch the tabs of the grommet holding the power cord to the case and push the grommet out.

Remove the entire length of cord from the case and replace with a new one.