Mid Power Models; Remove The Cavity Shield; Figure 5-3. Removing The Top Cover - Mid Power Models - Motorola MCS 2000 Service Instructions Manual

Disassembly & Reassembly and Replacement Procedures: Disassembly to Transceiver Board Level

Mid Power Models

1. Insert a wide flat-blade screwdriver or like instrument in the recess area on the side of the
radio near the RF and DC connector end (see
2. Pry the cover off the chassis by pushing the handle of the screwdriver in and toward the chas-
sis. This will disengage the snap between the cover and chassis.
3. Repeat Step 1 and Step 2 for the opposite side of the radio.

Remove the Cavity Shield

Low Power Models Only
NOTE: Eight tabs hold the cavity shield to the chassis. The cavity shield is the retaining device for the
transceiver board and also provides the pressure to heat dissipating devices attached to the
chassis.
1. Note the location (see
the cover gasket from the chassis.
2. Loosen the cavity shield by prying each of the eight tabs away from the chassis. Release the
four tabs on one side first and then repeat the operation on the other. Be careful not to pry the
tabs any more than is necessary to free them from their respective retaining posts (see
5-4).
3. Pull straight up on the cavity shield.
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Disengage Snap here
and on other side

Figure 5-3. Removing the Top Cover - Mid Power Models

Figure 5-18) of the cover gasket on chassis before removal. Remove
Figure 5-3).
Disengage Snap here
See Detail A
Detail "A"
Figure
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