7-12 Disassembly/Reassembly Procedures: Radio Disassembly
7.4.5.6  Removal of the Keypad Board (10) and Keypad Flex (11)
1. With the Keypad Retainer (12) removed, gently detach the Keypad Flex (11) from the Keypad 
Board (10) as shown in Figure 7-17. 
Figure 7-17.  Detach the Keypad Flex from Keypad Board
2. With the Keypad Flex (11) detached, gently lift the end of the Front Kit Flex to make way for 
the Keypad Board (10). With the aid of the back of the black stick, gently lift the Keypad 
Board (10) from the Front Housing (2) as shown in Figure 7-18.
When separating the flex and small interconnects, care is 
needed to avoid damage to the interconnect and surrounding 
on-board components
When lifting the Front Kit Flex, care is needed to avoid 
excessive bending and damage to the Flex.
When lifting the Keypad Board with the black stick, care is 
needed to avoid piercing and damage to the Keypad.