MT2000 dead display

RonJeremy · Post by **RonJeremy** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 8:46 pm

Does someone know what is wrong when a MT2000 does not display anything ?

craig · Post by **craig** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 8:02 am

Without opening the radio it is hard to guess, but if you recently recased the radio, the flex that connects the front to the chassis could be kinked, torn, or disconnected. Does the display still illuminate and do the buttons work?

RonJeremy · Post by **RonJeremy** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 9:08 am

I tried the backlight and yes it works. Looks like dtmf buttons are not working too...

craig · Post by **craig** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 9:45 am

My guess is bad flex. You can replace flex, but it must be done by someone skilled in soldering. If that is beyond your skill level, it may be easier to buy a new complete front. I have seen full DTMF fronts on ebay for around $145. New from Motorola, they are about $250.00. This would come with buttons, display, and flex completely assembled. You just have to be careful plugging in the flex so that you don't kink, break, or tear it.

craig · Post by **craig** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 10:08 am

A quick check on MOL shows the part number and description to be:

Item Number. NTN7154B
F/COVER 15 KEY 1 LINE DISPLAY

$195.00

MRFLASHPORT · Post by **MRFLASHPORT** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 10:48 am

RonJeremy,

Check ebay, There's is a complete housing with electronics

(buy it now) $175.00 Cheaper than buying it from Motorola.

RonJeremy · Post by **RonJeremy** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 12:45 pm

Great thank you guys!