Post by @haicen@infosec.exchange

2026-07-26 01:43 UTC

I've had my eye on this payphone at my local antique shop. I'm trying to figure out what would be necessary to get inside so I could convert it to VoIP and use it in my living room before I buy it. Would the best option be to drill the core and replace with something from eBay? Can anyone point me in the right direction? Perhaps @deviantollam@defcon.social ?

Replies (3)

@alice@lgbtqia.space 2026-07-26 08:59

@haicen@infosec.exchange I'd second what @deviantollam@defcon.social said. But if you're near Seattle and decide to get it, I'd be happy to try to open it for you 😊

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@flyingpenguin@infosec.exchange 2026-07-26 08:39

@haicen@infosec.exchange @deviantollam@defcon.social just pick or drill the cylinder, no? then pop in a new one. https://www.ebay.com/itm/364173066411 here's a conversion kit https://payphone.com/Payphone-Parts/payphone-conversion-kits/Payphone-Conversion-Kit.html I remember @jwz@mastodon.social showing me his decades ago so maybe he has better ideas

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@philtel@jawns.club 2026-07-26 03:06

@haicen@infosec.exchange Drill or end mill/burr bit in a rotary tool. The big latching mechanism is controlled by another very common tool called a T-wrench or T-key, it’s a separate mechanism than the main upper housing lock. If you’re on discord we have an active community of payphone nerds to field questions. If not I’m happy to throw some info your way on here.

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