[1000mp] Mark-V Fan Removal Help

[Michael Raskin]

Thanks, Steve.  The problem that I am having is that I can't find the two 
screws that hold the fan in place.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steven J Fraasch" <sfraasch at juno.com>
To: <1000mp at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, July 11, 2005 3:11 PM
Subject: Re: [1000mp] Mark-V Fan Removal Help


> Hi Mike:
>
> Hmmm. I ust did two MPs for a friend and you don't need to remove the
> fan, just the screws and let it dangle.
>
> But, I believe I did remove the fan on my MKV when I did the mods in
> March.  Are there not two sheet metal screws that hold the fan assembly
> to the chassis ? Remove those, then unclip the wiring harness in the left
> rear on the power board and it should come free.  I assume you've already
> removed the speaker leads.
>
> I'll make the point that for either the MKV or the MP that you do not
> need to remove the RF board, merely remove the screws and the "L" shaped
> fence, disconnect the ribbon cable and flip the board over to gain
> access.  It may help to turn the radio on its side, so that the board
> faces up.  The cap is added near the middle of the board and you should
> not be hindered.  I always remove as little as possible.
>
> Also, use some liquid flux and very small gauge solder.  That will make
> the soldering to the SMT components and board much easier.
>
> 73,
>
> Steve, K0SF
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