Figure 29. Chassis Removal; Figure 30. Chassis Separation - Motorola ASTRO XTSTM 2500 Basic Service Manual

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7. Slowly pry the bottom of the chassis away from the front cover by pushing the
chassis opener tool down. Rotate 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 tabs.
8. Remove the chassis assembly by holding the chassis in one hand while
slowly, with a firm side-to-side motion, removing the chassis.
The chassis assembly has switches that can be damaged if the
chassis is removed too quickly. Be careful not to damage the
switches at the top of the board.
C a u t i o n

Figure 29. Chassis Removal

Figure 30. Chassis Separation