Table Of Contents - Minelab F3 COMPACT Service Manual

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Contents
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 4
2. Mechanical & Functional Testing ..................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Mechanical Testing .................................................................................................................. 6
3. Disassembly & Reassembly Procedures .......................................................................................... 14
3.1 Opening the Detector Body .................................................................................................... 15
3.2 Closing the Detector Body ...................................................................................................... 18
3.3 Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB) ............................................................................................ 24
3.3.1 Removing the Main PCB ................................................................................................. 26
3.3.2 Main PCB Assembly ........................................................................................................ 28
3.3.3 Installing the Main PCB. .................................................................................................. 29
3.4 Coil ........................................................................................................................................ 33
3.4.1 Skid Plate Replacement .................................................................................................. 34
3.4.2 Removing the Coil .......................................................................................................... 34
3.4.3 Coil Pivot. ....................................................................................................................... 36
3.4.4 Removing Coil Pivot ........................................................................................................ 37
3.4.5 Attaching the Coil Pivot .................................................................................................. 39
3.4.6 Connecting the Coil ........................................................................................................ 42
3.5 Shafts ..................................................................................................................................... 44
3.5.1 Replacing a Camlock ....................................................................................................... 46
3.5.2 Removing the Shafts ....................................................................................................... 46
3.5.3 Attaching the Shafts ....................................................................................................... 48
3.6 Handle ................................................................................................................................... 48
3.6.1 Removing the Handle ..................................................................................................... 50
3.6.2 Connecting the Handle ................................................................................................... 51
3.7 Armrest .................................................................................................................................. 53
3.7.1 Replacing the Armrest .................................................................................................... 54
3.8 Battery Compartment ............................................................................................................ 55
3.8.1 Battery Compartment Replacement ............................................................................... 56
3.8.2 Battery Lid ...................................................................................................................... 57
3.8.3 Battery Lid Replacement................................................................................................. 57
3.9 Detector Body ........................................................................................................................ 58
3.9.1 Control Switches Replacement ....................................................................................... 59
3.9.2 Speaker Replacement ..................................................................................................... 62
3.9.3 Wiring Loom Earset Replacement ................................................................................... 64
3.9.4 Wiring Loom Handle Socket Replacement ...................................................................... 65
3.9.5 Detector Body Parts ....................................................................................................... 67
4 Fault Finding Procedures................................................................................................................ 69
4.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 69
4.2 Trouble Shooting Table .......................................................................................................... 69
F3 COMPACT Service Manual
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