Speaker, Microphone, And Universal Connector Flex Disassembly - Motorola Expert Series Basic Service Manual

EX600 / EX600•XLS Radio Disassembly — Detailed
1. Lift the main board from the chassis (See Figure 3-5).
CAUTION: Refer to the CMOS CAUTION paragraph on page 3-2 of this chapter before removing the
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main board. Be sure to use ESD protection when handling circuit boards.
2. Remove the four small O-ring retainers from their slots in the chassis. Note the alignment of the
retainers for reassembly.
3. Remove the O-ring.

3.9.3 Speaker, Microphone, and Universal Connector Flex Disassembly

1. Turn the screw at the bottom of the dustcover counterclockwise with your fingers. Lift the
dustcover out of its pocket.
NOTE The dustcover must be removed to remove the speaker-microphone assembly flex circuit.
The speaker is held in place with a two-legged retainer bracket. The bracket legs are
secured by the front cover slots. Be careful not to damage the speaker when removing the
retainer bracket.
2. Insert a flat bladed screwdriver in between the speaker and housing. Then pull up the screwdriver
to remove the speaker from the housing.
3. Pull the rubber microphone boot from its seated position. Unless you are replacing the
microphone, leave it in the boot.
NOTE The speaker-microphone assembly flex circuit goes through the front cover wall to the out-
side wall. To replace this assembly, you must peel-off the universal connector escutcheon
label. The existing escutcheon and speaker cannot be reassembled; a new part must be
used. (See item number 3 on the exploded view drawing.)
4. Peel-off the universal connector flex circuit escutcheon (label).
5. Pry the flex circuit (adhesive held) backer board away from the front cover, and remove the
universal connector tail of the speaker-microphone assembly through its opening in the front
cover.
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