100 Reciter Disassembly and Reassembly TB8100 Service Manual© Tait Electronics Limited September 20064.1 Screw Torque SettingsThe recommended torque settings for the screws and nuts used in the reciterare as follows:4.2 Removing the Covers1. Remove the M3 Torx screws securing the covers to the heatsink, andto the front and rear panels. Lift off the covers.4.3 Removing the Front and Rear PanelsThe circled numbers in the following instructions refer to Figure 4.1.1. Remove the four M2.5 Torx screws b securing the SMA connectorto the heatsink and to the front panel.2. Desolder the centre pin of the SMA connector c from the RF boardand remove the connector.3. Remove the two M3 Torx screws d securing the handle to theheatsink.4. Remove the M3 screw e securing the front panel to the heatsink,and remove the front panel.5. If necessary, remove the two M3 screws securing the fan duct f tothe heatsink.6. Remove the vent guard clip g from the rear panel.Location / Function Torque Driver/Spanner Size■ securing the side covers to theheatsink and front and rear panels■ securing the front and rear panels tothe heatsink■ securing the handle to the frontpanel■ securing the boards to the heatsink0.5N·m / 4.5lbf·in T10 M3securing the SMA connector to thefront panel0.3N·m / 2.5lbf·in T8 M2.5securing the BNC/TNC connectors tothe rear panel1.7N·m / 15lbf·in 11mm AF
