Removing CIU?

[n9dki]

Trying to re-purpose a 60" rack with an MSF5000-era THN6599B CIU stuck in it. I say stuck because the front panel of the the CIU has a MEDECO lock (virtually unpick-able) and a retainer bracket that is secured from inside the CIU. All-in-all a pretty good tamper-proof design on Motorola's part.

So are there keys available? Is the old CIU worth anything? Or should I just have at it with a crowbar?

Thanks!

N9DKI, Tim

[Bill_G]

In my experience, each set of keys were unique. Use a sawsall (reciprocating saw) to cut the rack mounts off.

[n9dki]

How thick is the door material? It appears to be aluminum. Wonder if a hole saw just large enough to go around the cylinder could be used to remove cyliner wholesale....

[Will]

Did you try removing the four Torx screws holding the top on the cabinet? Then prying the door loose.

There IS a security plate behind the lock making even hole sawing out the lock difficult.