Abstract: A hinged housing with a hinge retention mechanism may be used to house electronic equipment such as an RF amplifier in a hybrid fiber-coaxial (HFC) network delivering CATV services to subscriber locations. The hinged housing includes housing portions that may be separated by uncoupling hinge members forming one or more hinges, for example, to replace or repair the electronic equipment. The hinge retention mechanism prevents inadvertent uncoupling of the hinge members and separation of the housing portions. The hinge retention mechanism is retractable and push-activated to allow the hinge members to uncouple while the retention mechanism remains secured to one of the housing portions. In one embodiment, the retention mechanism may be provided on a replacement lid assembly of an electronic equipment housing (e.g., an RF amplifier housing), which is designed to replace a lid assembly on an existing housing in the field.

Abstract: A lid assembly containing a lid gasket may be used to replace an existing lid assembly that forms part of a housing of an outdoor electronic device, such as an RF amplifier in a hybrid fiber-coaxial (HFC) network delivering CATV services to subscriber locations. The replacement lid assembly is configured to engage and cover an existing base of the electronic device, such as an RF amplifier, without disconnecting the electronic device (e.g., without interrupting CATV service). The lid gasket in the lid assembly may comply with current requirements and/or standards and is configured to engage the existing base adjacent an older gasket in the base to reinforce sealing of the electronic device housing. The lid assembly may also be configured to include improved or upgraded electronic components, such as an integrated power supply, and/or to provide improved heat transfer.