Motorola EP450 service manual Disassembling and Re-assembling the Radio General

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7.4Disassembling and Re-assembling the Radio — General

Since these radios may be disassembled and re-assembled with the use of only four (board to casting) screws, it is important to pay particular attention to the snaps and tabs, and how parts align with each other.

The following tools are required for disassembling the radio (see 3.2 for a list of service aids):

•knob remover/chassis opener

•penknife-size screwdriver

•TORX™ T6 screwdriver

If a unit requires more complete testing or service than is customarily performed at the basic level, send this unit to a Motorola Authorized Service Center. See Appendix B for a list of authorized service centers.

The following disassembly procedures should be performed only if necessary:

•Chassis Disassembly

•Speaker Disassembly

•PTT Disassembly

7.4.1Radio Disassembly — Detailed

7.4.1.1Front Cover From Chassis Disassembly

1.Turn off the radio

2.Remove the battery (Figure 7-1):

a.Slide the battery latch into the unlock position. Disengage by pushing downward and holding the latch towards the front of the radio.

b.With the battery latch disengaged, slide the battery down from the top of the radio about 1/2 in. Once the battery is free from the battery rails, lift it directly away from the radio.

c.Remove the battery from the radio.

Lock

Unlock

Battery Latch

Figure 7-1. Battery Removal

HKLN4215A December 3, 2003