General

Since this product disassembles and reassembles without the use of any screws, it is important for the technician to pay particular attention to the snaps and tabs, and how parts align with each other.

NOTE: In the disassembly/reassembly procedure, the numbers in parentheses refer to call-out numbers in the referenced figures.

Disassembly to Board Level

1.Turn off the radio.

2.Remove the battery (see Figure 4).

a.Hold the radio such that the battery is tilted down.

b.Press down on the two battery-release levers.

c.With the release levers pulled down, the top of the battery will fall away from the radio.

d.Remove the battery completely from the radio.

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Figure 4 Removing the Battery

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3.Loosen the antenna by turning it in a counterclockwise direction, and remove it from the radio.

4.Remove the volume on/off knob and the channel selector switch knob by pulling them off their respective switch shafts.

NOTE: Both knobs slide on and off but fit very snug on their respective switch shafts. A small flat blade screwdriver may be necessary to help pry the knobs loose. Take care not to mar the surrounding radio surface.

5.Separate the front cover assembly from the internal electronics (chassis) (see Figure 5).

a.Insert the chassis/front cover separation tool (Motorola part no. 6680334E07) or like instrument in the slotted area at the bottom center of the radio. Take care not to mar the O-ring sealing area on the housing.

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Motorola HT 1000 service manual Disassembly to Board Level, Removing the Battery