Cistern lid problem

[jrellerby]

This sounds really stupid but we have had every tom dick and harry round to have a look without success, it is probably something so simple.

We have a cistern lid that will not be removed from its cistern. In other words stuck. Its an ideal standard brand loo but I have no idea what model it is other than it has the two flush button (eco) system on the cistern lid rather than ye olde fashioned water wasting handle. We have two in the property that will lift off (persumably a different model) and two that wont. As I said this sounds stupid but they will not budge, even with some considerable force (I am quite a strong guy) they merely move from side to side slightly.

Help much appreciated.

 

[gas4you]

Gently prise out the 2 push flush buttons and you will probably find a retaining screw in the bottom. Also occasionally the chrome decorative ring around the buttons can be unscrewed as that sometimes holds the cistern lid on

 

[jrellerby]

Ty