Tait Orca 5040 User Manual

D
PART
Servicing the radio
This part describes the disassembly and reassembly of Tait Orca
5000 handportables and the servicing of some key mechanical
and ancillary devices.
Information is also provided on ordering spare parts for servicing
handportables.
Contents
Servicing the radio
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Screw head types ...................................................................................................D-3
Disassembling the radio
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Removing the front panel from the chassis ........................................................... D-4
Removing the shield from the chassis ................................................................... D-5
Removing the PCB from the chassis ...................................................................... D-6
Removing the rear panel ....................................................................................... D-7
Replacing key mechanical and ancillary devices
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Replacing the lens (Orca 5020, Orca 5035 and Orca 5040) ...................................D-8
Replacing the PTT keypad ..................................................................................... D-8
Replacing the speaker ............................................................................................ D-9
Replacing the LCD display (Orca 5020, Orca 5035 and Orca 5040) ...................... D-9
Replacing the shield, user interface PCB assembly and polyester dome
(Orca 5020, Orca 5035 and Orca 5040) ............................................................... D-12
Replacing the antenna connector, channel selector switch and volume control switch........ D-12
Replacing the microphone .................................................................................. D-12
Replacing the battery and speaker contacts ........................................................ D-12
Replacing the tact switch ..................................................................................... D-12
Reassembling the radio
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Rear panel reassembly and replacing the auxiliary flexible PCB ......................... D-13
Fitting the PCB to the chassis and replacing the RF out assembly ....................... D-14

Tait Orca 5040 Specifications

General

Brand	Tait
Model	Orca 5040
Category	Portable Radio
Language	English

Summary

PART D Servicing the radio

Servicing the Radio Overview

General overview of radio servicing limitations and components.

Screw Head Types

Details on Torx head screws and driver usage for radio disassembly.

Disassembling the Radio

Step-by-step guide to taking apart the Tait Orca 5000 radio.

Removing the Front Panel

Procedure for detaching the front panel from the radio chassis.

Removing the Shield Sub-assembly

Instructions for removing the shield and associated components.

Removing the PCB

Steps to detach the Printed Circuit Board from the radio chassis.

Removing the Rear Panel

Guide to disassembling and removing the rear panel of the radio.

Replacing Key Mechanical and Ancillary Devices

Procedures for replacing essential radio components.

Replacing the Lens

Instructions for replacing the lens on specific Orca models.

Replacing the PTT Keypad

Guide to replacing the Push-To-Talk keypad assembly.

Replacing the Speaker

Steps for removing and installing the radio speaker.

Replacing the LCD Display

Procedure for replacing the LCD screen on specific Orca models.

Replacing Shield, UI PCB, and Polyester Dome

Replacing integrated user interface components on specific models.

Replacing Antenna Connector, Channel/Volume Switches

Procedure for replacing antenna connector and control switches.

Replacing the Microphone

Instructions for removing and installing the radio microphone.

Replacing Battery and Speaker Contacts

Steps to replace electrical contacts for battery and speaker.

Replacing the Tact Switch

Guide to replacing the tactile switch on the PCB.

Reassembling the Radio

Instructions for putting the Tait Orca 5000 radio back together.

Rear Panel Reassembly and Auxiliary PCB

Procedure for reassembling the rear panel and flexible PCB.

Fitting the PCB and RF Out Assembly

Steps to install the PCB and RF output assembly.

Fitting the Front Panel

Procedure for attaching the front panel to the chassis.

Spares Kits Information

Details on available spare parts kits for servicing the radio.