[Premium-Rx] WJ-8718 Push Button Problem

[Steve Pappin]

John,

That is also a good idea. Sometimes the front panel overlay becomes shifted 
and all the screws must be loosened in order to realign it. This can happen 
in shipping. If both buttons are jammed down remove any interference and 
then try rocking them.

Best Regards,
Steve

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Hafele" <jhafele at optonline.net>
To: <premium-rx at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 06, 2013 6:59 PM
Subject: [Premium-Rx] WJ-8718 Push Button Problem


> Werner,
>
> I am very sure that Steve knows best but you may want to check something 
> out
> first. Do the pushbuttons show signs of excessive scuffing on their 
> external
> surfaces ?  I have experienced the same problems on a previously owned 
> 8716
> and an 8718. The buttons were getting stuck because they were rubbing
> against the front panel cutouts. Problem was :
>
> the switch frame assembly was slightly out of alignment where it was
> fastened to the rear of the front panel. It is not a formidable task to
> check the problem out since the front panel can be easily dropped by
> removing the (6) front panel screws  and unplugging (4) easily accessible
> ribbon cable assemblies. Gently loosen the (4) tiny screws that hold the
> entire switch frame assembly to the front panel. Do not remove the screws 
> or
> you will suffer the fate described by Steve in his reply to your inquiry.
> Gently manipulate the assembly slightly up, down, or from side to side 
> until
> the pushbuttons are correctly aligned in the front panel cutouts and move
> freely without making contact with the metal on the front panel. At that
> point, retighten the (4) screws and reassemble the front panel. Sounds 
> like
> a complex operation but it is really simple and just may save you the 
> grief
> of searching for a new assembly, etc. Just a shot in the dark that worked
> for me twice. Best of luck,
>
> John,  WA1NLJ
>
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