Hi guys
For the last week my dash has decided it will randomly switch off. Everything dies- dash lights, odo, trip, needles drop to 0, everything.

It does not seem to be related to bumps in the road (often though, a good smack on the top will bring it back - but not always).
This morning, for the first time, it was dead when I started the car but then when sat at lights some 30 miles and 1 motorway later it just popped back into life.

I am assuming there will most likely be some loose connection somewhere. Arwe there any 'usual suspects'.
Any tips on getting the dials out without bloodloss?