What you'll need for the mods (read text for detail):

• #1 Philips screwdriver
• jewelers philips screwdrivers
• power driver
• multimeter
• soldering iron + solder
• wire
• wire stripper/cutter
• electrical tape or that heat-shrink stuff

Removing the top ( for access to the circuit board )

1. unplug the TT, remove the platter, secure the tonearm.
2. use a Philips screwdriver to remove the 5 screws holding the plastic cover under the platter.

Removing the rubber base ( access to tonearm, cue light, power switch, basically everything else. )

1. Unplug the TT, remove the platter, secure the tonearm.
2. There are a few ways of doing this. You can use the hard plastic dust cover that came with your TT or you can find a rectangular milk crate. Or if you have a coffin (or similar case) you could turn it 90degrees to the way you normally put it in. Turn the deck upside down. If you use a crate you may want to tape it in place to keep it from falling in. Be careful with the tonearm.
3. Remove the feet by unscrewing them.
4. Use a power driver (or regular screwdriver) to remove all 21 screws holding the rubber base.
5. Be careful with the cables as you pull off the base.
6. Remember: the 4 long screws go under the feet, the short screws with large washers go in the center circle, and the metal screws (medium length) go along the edges.