3. Remove the two RF cables from the RF connectors
with a
7
⁄
16
" wrench. Hold the RF connector ferrule
while loosening the connectors to avoid excess
stress on or twisting of the cables. Refer to Figure
4-6.
4. Remove the four 6-32 x
3
⁄
8
" screws and set aside.
5. Remove the RF Board and discard.
6. Install the new RF Board, making certain to align
the Board so that the RF Connectors are facing the
bottom. Figure 4-6 illustrates the alignment of the
new RF Board and cables.
7. Secure the RF board using the screws removed in
Step 4.
8. Reattach the RF cables, making certain that the RF
cable originally attached to the top RF connector
on the old RF Board is connected to the top RF
connector on the new RF Board.
9. Attach the Data and RF Flash cables to the
RF Board.
4.5
Antenna Gyro Assembly
1. Remove the printed circuit board (PCB) cover,
illustrated in Figure 4-2, using a #2 Phillips
screwdriver and a
3
⁄
8
" nut driver/socket.
2. Use the screwdriver to remove the four screws and
the counterweight.
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IRD
LNB
Flash Cable
Data Cable
Figure 4-6
New RF Board Installation
Failure to hold the ferrules tightly
while loosening the RF connectors
can result in damage to the cables
and reduce the signal quality.
IRD
LNB
Ferrules
Figure 4-5
RF Cable Ferrules