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Cobra 29 LTD Classic Internal Speaker Replacement

What you need

  1. Cobra 29 LTD Classic Internal Speaker Replacement, Power Cable: step 1, image 1 of 2 Cobra 29 LTD Classic Internal Speaker Replacement, Power Cable: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Turn the power switch, the leftmost knob, counterclockwise to off.

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    • Turn the device around and firmly pull the power cable plug to remove it from the radio.

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    • Unscrew the securing cap counterclockwise from the antenna connector.

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    • Gently pull the antenna cable to remove it from the back of the radio.

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    • Unscrew the cap counterclockwise on the microphone plug to disconnect the cable.

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    • Gently unplug the microphone plug.

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    • Unscrew the top four 6.0mm Phillips head screws counterclockwise on the left and right side of the device using a #1 Phillips head screwdriver.

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    • Gently life and remove the top cover.

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    • Gently set down on a hard, flat, non-conductive surface to minimize risk of shock or breaking your radio.

    • Carefully flip the radio over.

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    • Unscrew the four 6.0mm Phillips head screws counterclockwise on the left and right side of the device that connect the remaining cover, using a #1 Phillips head screwdriver.

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    • Watch out for the wires connected to the speaker. These short wires will not allow you to move the cover very far.

    • Gently lift and remove the case cover.

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    • De-solder the red wire that is connected to the internal speaker, with a soldering iron and the desoldering wick.

    • During reassembly you will need to resolder the components back together.

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    • The wire may still be hot, so let it sit for 30 seconds before continuing.

    • Remove the red wire and make sure it is out of the way.

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    • De-solder the white wire that is connected to the internal speaker, with a soldering iron and the desoldering wick.

    • During reassembly you will need to resolder the components back together.

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    • The wire may still be hot, so let it sit for 30 seconds before continuing.

    • Pull the white wire out and set it aside.

    • The cover with the internal speaker should be completely separate from the device at this point.

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    • Gently flip the cover over.

    • The main body should be set aside on a non-static and flat surface. The cover with the internal speaker should now be by itself.

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    • Unscrew the four 6.0 mm screws counterclockwise that surround the grate with a #1 Phillips Screwdriver.

    • When removing the four screws, the speaker may detach before you flip over the cover.

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    • Flip the cover over and remove the speaker from the cover.

    • The nuts should remain attached to the speaker by lock-tight glue, however some might fall off.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Where can I buy that speaker from I can't find one anywhere online

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