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EX600 / EX600•XLS Radio Disassembly — Detailed 3-15
3. Pull the rubber microphone boot from its seated position. Unless you are replacing the
microphone, leave it in the boot.
4. Peel-off the universal connector flex circuit escutcheon (label).
5. Pry the flex circuit (adhesive held) backer board away from the front cover, and remove the
universal connector tail of the speaker-microphone assembly through its opening in the front
cover.
6. After the universal connector tail of the speaker-microphone assembly is removed, the
assembly can be completely removed. If it is necessary to replace the speaker or micro-
phone, or both, do it while the flex circuit is removed from the front cover. When reassembling
the microphone in its boot, make sure the microphone port faces the round hole in the bottom
of the boot.
3.10.4 Controller Board, Display Module and Keypad Disassembly
1. Insert a small flat bladed screwdriver to loosen the retainer catches as shown. Remove the
retainer.
NOTE The speaker-microphone assembly flex circuit goes through the front cover wall to the out-
side wall. To replace this assembly, you must peel-off the universal connector escutcheon
label. The existing escutcheon and speaker cannot be reassembled; a new part must be
used. (See item number 3 on the exploded view drawing.)
Figure 3-14 Removal Speaker-Microphone Assembly
Speaker
Flex Circuit
Slot for Top Notch (speaker)
Speaker Catches
Speaker
Flex Circuit
Microphone
Speaker Catches