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Changing APX7000 housing
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 5:07 pm
by asmitty0010
has anybody on here changed out their housing? Looking to do a full housing not just sides. Is this pretty straight forward? (i've changed out xts2500 and 5000 cases before)
thanks
Re: Changing APX7000 housing
Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 12:48 pm
by w2sjw
The housing is a three-sided piece that's all one part. It's fairly straightforward to do (all you have to remove is the 6 screws on the main speaker side of the radio). You will have to spread the sides open a bit to get it around the chassis during the removal & installation process. This has the sensation that you are spreading the plastic too far, but it's OK.
Re: Changing APX7000 housing
Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 1:29 pm
by Bigfella237
Don't forget to remove the accessory connector dust cover if fitted too!
Re: Changing APX7000 housing
Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 2:14 pm
by sjxts3000
Take the speaker module off (easier to work with and you can insert it back very easily after the new cover is on). Watch the display module carefully when you put the new cover on. Since it, too, has no flex connector, it can shift slight a degree or two and look "crooked" when you put the cover back on.