Jose wrote:

My my perch it indicated either an igorance or predisposition to disregard the FARs. You are very kind to conclude that it simply did not indicate any kind of disregard for
the FARs.

Asking any question implies ignorance - not knowing the answer. It also
implies a desire to find out the answer. If he had a predisposition to
disregard the FARs, he would have merely pulled the panel himself and
attacked the offending microswitch with a fork.

I see it differently. Your assumption disregards possible damage to the unit by just going at it. He asked here because this place is anonymous. In reality, if he felt he was
in the clear he would have asked around in person at his airport.