cash box - repairs/opening

[FOXSSLOTS1]

I have 2 cash boxes  one the o-rings on the drive roller are GONE - the other one (picture) would work HOWEVER it has a MEDECO lock - is there a way to get into the box to remove the lock WITHOUT drilling - I have never had much luck drilling out one of these MEDECO locks (guess thats why they are used).   

[stayouttadabunker]

I had a MEDECO lock on a machine once...of course, no keys to open it...lol
So I used an electric hand grinder with a new metal cutting disc.
I cut an "X" on the top, and then took a hard automotive chisel and punched inwards the four pieces...
By punching the locks' head from the outside-to-in towards the two cuts you've made, you effectively make the diameter of the locks' head small
enough to enable you to easily push it through the lock's hole! 
You end up with absolutely NO damage to the cash box....though, I can't say the same for the MEDECO lock....lol

[zarobhr]

maybe if your lucky they forgot to empty the cashbox

[Neonkiss]

No familiar with that type of cash box, But if it's anything like the JCM for IGT's they only use a pop rivet for the hinge.
I've then drilled out the two pop rivets and I'm in.

Usually if your dealing with an item with a Medico lock you need another access point like the hinge or a manufacturing seam where two pieces are joined.