[Elecraft] K3: Repair Broken Power Pole

[Nr4c]

I think you'll need to get the back off to get to the APPs. You'll prob have to remove both housings. Use a small screwdriver to lift the contact lip over the spring and pull the housings from the rear. Push new housings on and reassemble the radio. I've never tried to remove two housings together, always had them separated. May be easier to un-solder and re-solder when finished. 

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...nr4c. bill


> On May 31, 2014, at 6:48 PM, Jim Brown <jim at audiosystemsgroup.com> wrote:
> 
> The plastic housing of the black power pole that is captive to the radio is broken, so I'm trying to take it apart to repair it. I started taking the right side panel off, removing all the perimeter screws, but there are two in the middle of the side panel, and six years after building these radios, I don't remember what I can remove without having a problem.  This radio is my spare, minimal stuff in it. K3/100, no tuner, no 2nd RX.
> 
> Suggestions?
> 
> 73, Jim K9YC
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