Table Of Contents - Minelab F3Ci Service Manual

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Contents
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Mechanical & Functional Testing ..................................................................................................... 4
3. Disassembly & Reassembly Procedures .......................................................................................... 12
3.1 Opening the Detector Body .................................................................................................... 13
3.2 Closing the Detector Body ...................................................................................................... 16
3.3 Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB) ............................................................................................ 22
3.3.1 Removing the Main PCB ................................................................................................. 23
3.3.2 Installing the Main PCB. .................................................................................................. 26
3.4 Coil ........................................................................................................................................ 30
3.4.1 Skid Plate Replacement .................................................................................................. 31
3.4.2 Removing the Coil .......................................................................................................... 31
3.4.3 Coil Pivot. ....................................................................................................................... 33
3.4.4 Removing Coil Pivot ........................................................................................................ 34
3.4.5 Fitting the Coil Pivot ....................................................................................................... 35
3.4.6 Fitting the Coil ................................................................................................................ 38
3.5 Shafts ..................................................................................................................................... 42
3.5.1 Replacing a Camlock ....................................................................................................... 43
3.5.2 Removing the Shafts ....................................................................................................... 43
3.5.3 Fitting the Shafts ............................................................................................................ 45
3.6 Handle ................................................................................................................................... 46
3.6.1 Removing the Handle ..................................................................................................... 47
3.6.2 Fitting the Handle ........................................................................................................... 48
3.7 Armrest .................................................................................................................................. 49
3.7.1 Replacing the Armrest .................................................................................................... 49
3.8 Battery Compartment ............................................................................................................ 50
3.8.1 Battery Lid Replacement................................................................................................. 51
3.8.2 Battery Compartment Replacement ............................................................................... 51
3.9 Detector Body ........................................................................................................................ 52
3.9.1 Control Switches Replacement ....................................................................................... 52
3.9.2 Speaker Replacement ..................................................................................................... 55
3.9.3 Wiring Loom Earset Replacement ................................................................................... 56
3.9.4 Wiring Loom Handle Socket Replacement ...................................................................... 57
3.9.5 Detector Body Parts ....................................................................................................... 58
4 Fault Finding Procedures................................................................................................................ 61
4.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 61
4.2 Trouble Shooting Table .......................................................................................................... 61
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