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TCA PRC 152A Disassembly

Introduction

This tutorial will explain how to completely disassemble the TCA PRC 152A radio and accessories.

Disclaimer : Disconnect all peripherals before disassembling.

What you need

    1. TCA PRC 152A Disassembly, Prepare the radio for dissasembly: step 1, image 1 of 1

      • Remove antenna and battery before dissasembly

      • Prepare the tools before starting We'll start with the radio and then the accessories...

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    2. TCA PRC 152A Disassembly, Removing the backpannel: step 2, image 1 of 3 TCA PRC 152A Disassembly, Removing the backpannel: step 2, image 2 of 3 TCA PRC 152A Disassembly, Removing the backpannel: step 2, image 3 of 3

      • Remove 4 screws on the backpannel

      • Phillips PH3

      • The small retention piece is held by the screw. Be careful not to lose the spring

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    3. TCA PRC 152A Disassembly, Removing the backpanel: step 3, image 1 of 2 TCA PRC 152A Disassembly, Removing the backpanel: step 3, image 2 of 2

      • Carefully open the rear panel with the opener's plastic tool.

      • You can see the connection map of the different terminals.

      • GPS option (Does not work)

      • PTT and config button socket

      • U283 6PIN connector

      • ON/OFF/Volume knob

      • Side connector (Does not work)

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    4. TCA PRC 152A Disassembly, Removing frontpannel: step 4, image 1 of 3 TCA PRC 152A Disassembly, Removing frontpannel: step 4, image 2 of 3 TCA PRC 152A Disassembly, Removing frontpannel: step 4, image 3 of 3

      • Carefully open the front panel with the opener's plastic tool.

      • Microphone attached to the PCB board (1.080KOhm).Can be replaced by POW-2744P-B-R

      • Speaker FCE 16Ohm 1Watt.

      • Beware of silicone for the sealing of the elements.

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    6. TCA PRC 152A Disassembly, Frontpannel microphone removal: step 5, image 1 of 3 TCA PRC 152A Disassembly, Frontpannel microphone removal: step 5, image 2 of 3 TCA PRC 152A Disassembly, Frontpannel microphone removal: step 5, image 3 of 3

      • Remove 1 screw

      • Phillips PH1

      • Carefully remove withe the plastic tool

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    7. TCA PRC 152A Disassembly, Display and keyboard front card: step 6, image 1 of 3 TCA PRC 152A Disassembly, Display and keyboard front card: step 6, image 2 of 3 TCA PRC 152A Disassembly, Display and keyboard front card: step 6, image 3 of 3

      • Remove 4 screws

      • Phillips PH2

      • Disconnect the flat connector

      • Use caution when you remove the flat connector

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    8. TCA PRC 152A Disassembly, Display and keyboard front card: step 7, image 1 of 2 TCA PRC 152A Disassembly, Display and keyboard front card: step 7, image 2 of 2

      • Place the electronics elements on ESD bags

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    9. TCA PRC 152A Disassembly, Peripheral back card: step 8, image 1 of 3 TCA PRC 152A Disassembly, Peripheral back card: step 8, image 2 of 3 TCA PRC 152A Disassembly, Peripheral back card: step 8, image 3 of 3

      • Disconnect 2 JSP connectors and 2 flat connector

      • Remove 4 screws

      • Phillips PH2

      • Carefully disconect the connectors and the board

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    10. TCA PRC 152A Disassembly, Mainboard removal: step 9, image 1 of 3 TCA PRC 152A Disassembly, Mainboard removal: step 9, image 2 of 3 TCA PRC 152A Disassembly, Mainboard removal: step 9, image 3 of 3

      • Remove 4 screws

      • Phillips PH2

      • Disconnect the antenna connector

      • Carefully removing the mainboard

      • Thermal paste between the card and the body

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    11. TCA PRC 152A Disassembly, Side connectors removal: step 10, image 1 of 2 TCA PRC 152A Disassembly, Side connectors removal: step 10, image 2 of 2

      • Remove 2 screws

      • Phillips PH1

      • Carefully removing the connector

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    12. TCA PRC 152A Disassembly, Batterybloc dissasembly: step 11, image 1 of 3 TCA PRC 152A Disassembly, Batterybloc dissasembly: step 11, image 2 of 3 TCA PRC 152A Disassembly, Batterybloc dissasembly: step 11, image 3 of 3

      • Remove 2 screws

      • Phillips PH3

      • Remove the topcover, take care about short circuit

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    13. TCA PRC 152A Disassembly, Batterybloc dissasembly: step 12, image 1 of 3 TCA PRC 152A Disassembly, Batterybloc dissasembly: step 12, image 2 of 3 TCA PRC 152A Disassembly, Batterybloc dissasembly: step 12, image 3 of 3

      • Remove battery stick (18650 Panasonic)

      • Remove 2 screws

      • Phillips PH3

      • Take off the inner white retainer

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