TM8100 Mobile Radio Service Manual Disassembly and Re-assembly of Radio 135
May 2004 © Tait Electronics Limited
Replace Damaged Parts
— Disassembly Task
To replace a damaged part, first disassemble the damaged front-panel
assembly as well as a spare assembly from the appropriate spares kit.
Proceed as follows. Refer to Figure 6.4.
1. Note the clips on the space-frame labelled clip 1 to clip 6 in
Figure 6.4. These clips need to be released to remove the space-
frame.
2. While pulling upwards on the space-frame at the corner where the
microphone connector is situated, release the clips in the order:
clips 1 and 2, 3 and 4, and then 5 and 6. To release each clip use
a medium-sized (about 5 mm) flat-bladed screwdriver to lever the
clip out of its recess. Pulling on the space-frame helps release the
clips.
3. Pull the space-frame out when all six clips have been released.
4. Remove the elastomeric strips, speaker, LCD, keypad and, if
fitted, concealed microphone.
Replace Damaged Parts
— Replacement Task
Replace any of the following parts that external and internal inspection
have shown to be damaged. Refer to the accessories manual regarding
the replacement of a concealed microphone that has been damaged.
■ elastomeric strips
■ space-frame
■ speaker
■ keypad
■ LCD
■ front panel
Obtain replacement parts from the disassembled spare front-panel
assembly. Discard the damaged parts and return unused spare parts to the
spares kit. Note that spare front panels include the speaker membrane,
lens and branding label; the LED light pipes are moulded into the panel.
If any part of the front panel is damaged, including the membrane, lens
and light pipes, replace the complete panel.