[Elecraft] Removing the K2 heatsink panel

[ron_w]

Hi
     From time to time I read postings about the pain of removing the 
heatsink panel from the finals in the K2, but really it isn't as bad as it 
seems if approached from the right angle.
What I have done in the past, is put the K2 on it's side and remove the 
panel screws,( including the 2 on the under side) then carefully undo each 
nut holding all the spacer hardware together, and carefully push the bolts 
back until just below flush with the heat sink panel, and then equally as 
carefully, remove the panel. Once it is off, put the nuts back on the bolts 
and everything stays together.       (Theoretically)  :-)
I have used this technique since my first attempt at disassembly resulted 
in an extended crawl around the workshop floor looking for fallen hardware.
Just be *very* careful of the thermal insulators. They are very easily 
punctured by any foreign objects that may land on them while you have the 
heat sink off. If in doubt replace them.( they cost a lot less than a new 
pair of 2SC1969's)
Cheers......Ron ZL1TW


-- 
No virus found in this outgoing message.
Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.
Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.3.3/298 - Release Date: 3/30/2006