Disassembly/Reassembly Procedures: Radio Disassembly Sec 1: 8-17
8.7.6 Removal of the RF Board Assembly (F)
NOTE: Reconfirm the coax cable connector on the bottom side of the RF Board is 
disconnected before removing the RF Board.
1. Unplug the RF Board Assembly (F) from the VOCON Board Assembly (G, N) by using the 
Black Stick. Slowly lift the RF Board Assembly enough to allow access to the small coax 
cable. Unplug the small coax cable using a Black Stick or a pair of small tweezers. 
Figure 8-23.  Remove RF Board Assembly
Place the RF Board Assembly in a clean and ESD safe area 
to avoid contamination to the Battery Connector Seal (41) and 
electrical damage to the electronics respectively.
Replace Thermal Pads (39, 40) whenever RF Board 
Assembly is removed.
Connector
RF Board Assembly (38)
Small Coax Cable