130                                                                      Keysight FieldFox Handheld Analyzers Service Guide
Repair and Replacement Procedures
Removing and Replacing the Front Panel Group Assemblies
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Removing and Replacing the Front Panel Group Assemblies
Tools Required 
— T-8 TORX driver (set to 6 in-lb)
— T-10 TORX driver (set to 9 in-lb) 
— 7/16-inch hex nut wrench or “nut driver” (set to 9 in-lb)
— Repair and Re-assembly Kit. Refer to “Miscellaneous Parts” on page 103.
— Soldering tool (Required only for RTC battery replacement.)
Pre-replacement Procedure 
1. Separate the front and rear cases. Refer to “Separating the Front and Rear 
Cases” on page 115.
2. Remove the measurement group assemblies (RF top panel, A4 RF board, 
A5 System board, and A6 SOM board) as one unit with the I/O panel 
attached. Refer to “Removing and Replacing the Measurement Group 
Assemblies” on page 136.
Replacing the RPG and RPG Knob
1. Refer to Figure 7-18. Remove the two hole plugs from the back side of the 
front case, next to the RPG.
2. To replace the RPG knob:
a. Insert a round shaft, such as a screwdriver shaft, into the exposed 
holes and push the RPG knob off of the RPG shaft to the front side of 
the front case.
b. Install a new knob by aligning the D-shaped detent in the knob with 
the D-shape on the shaft and push the knob into position.
3. To replace the RPG:
a. Disconnect the RPG cable, W12, from the A3 front panel interface 
board.
b. Using a 7/16-inch hex nut wrench, remove the hex nut from the RPG 
shaft.
c. Pull the RPG out the back side of the front case and retrieve the lock 
washer from the front side.
Before beginning any repair, disconnect the power cord.