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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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