Motorola EX500 Basic Service Manual page 31

EX600 / EX600•XLS Radio Disassembly — Detailed
b. Slowly pry the bottom of the chassis from the cover by pushing the chassis opener (part
number 6680702Z01) down, and prying the handle of the tool over and behind the base
of the radio. This prying action forces the thin inner plastic wall toward the base of the
radio, releasing the two chassis base tabs.
CAUTION: Marring the front cover O-ring sealing area will prevent the radio from sealing
properly.
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C a u t i o n
Flexible ribbon circuits (flexes) connecting the front cover assembly and the chassis pre-
NOTE
vent you from completely separating the two units.
6. Lay the chassis down. Rotate the front cover backward and slightly away from the chassis.
7. Lift the latches on the main circuit board to release the flexes from their connectors.
Radio Chassis
Figure 3-11 Chassis Removal
Flex Connector
Figure 3-12 Unlatch Flex Connectors
Chassis Opener
Chassis Base Tabs
Latch
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