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The radio button contacts are responsible for transmitting the radio user's touch to the circuit board. Malfunctioning button contacts can make the radio unresponsive when a button is pressed. Follow the steps below to properly clean the button contacts to restore button function.
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Remove the back battery cover by pressing the tab to the left, and lifting.
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Remove the batteries currently in the radio.
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The orientation of the batteries is specified in the battery compartment.
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Turn the Volume knob to the off position.
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Firmly grasp and pull back on the volume knob. The knob should come off smoothly.
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Remove the four 3 millimeter T6 Torx screws from the front of the radio.
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Remove the four 3 millimeter T8 Torx screws from the back of the radio.
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Gently open the backplate of the radio. Use a flathead screwdriver to slowly pry apart the two sides.
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Gently pull the circuit board away from the front faceplate.
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The button contacts can be seen in the red box of the picture.
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Dip q-tip in rubbing isopropyl alcohol, and swab button contacts to clean.
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Note: Rubbing alcohol will evaporate, and does not need to be wiped off of contacts.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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