Hello, can anyone direct me to an article that outlines how to take apart a Saber? I am having a problem where the audio seems to cut in and out, the transmit is fine. I tried a new codeplug and no difference. I googled this problem and a few people mention perhaps a loose cable inside. Not real sure how to take it apart (the right way). If anyone has a web site url or if someone can give me some feedback as to the audio problem, that would be great.
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Motorola Saber Take Apart
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Here you go:
1. Remove the battery
2. Attach the antenna to the radio.
3. On the bottom you will see two rather large screw heads. Loosen them but don't allow them to fall out.
They shouldn't fall out because they are captive screws. A screwdriver may work, but a two-fingered special
removal tool is much better. These are commonly found in those small, cheap hex bit sets sold at flea markets
and hamfests. A small needlenose pliers will also work.
4. With the screws loose, hold the radio with your left hand but make sure you are not pressing the PTT
button or any other button. At the same time, grasp the antenna and pull the chassis out of the case slowly.
5. For the record, using the antenna to pull the chassis out of the case is the method recommended by Motorola.
6. When you reassemble the radio, be sure that the gasket at the top of the case is properly seated.
When you get inside the radio, first remove the front shield and reseat the ribbon cable that serves the speaker, as
that might be the cause of the problem.
That should do it. Have fun.
1. Remove the battery
2. Attach the antenna to the radio.
3. On the bottom you will see two rather large screw heads. Loosen them but don't allow them to fall out.
They shouldn't fall out because they are captive screws. A screwdriver may work, but a two-fingered special
removal tool is much better. These are commonly found in those small, cheap hex bit sets sold at flea markets
and hamfests. A small needlenose pliers will also work.
4. With the screws loose, hold the radio with your left hand but make sure you are not pressing the PTT
button or any other button. At the same time, grasp the antenna and pull the chassis out of the case slowly.
5. For the record, using the antenna to pull the chassis out of the case is the method recommended by Motorola.
6. When you reassemble the radio, be sure that the gasket at the top of the case is properly seated.
When you get inside the radio, first remove the front shield and reseat the ribbon cable that serves the speaker, as
that might be the cause of the problem.
That should do it. Have fun.
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Re: Motorola Saber Take Apart
The bits are avalible at harbor freight in their 9.99 security bit set. Or you could do like I did and take a cheap flatblad and cut the center out of it on a belt sander.
Tyler Lewis
Re: Motorola Saber Take Apart
Worked perfect, Thanks a Million.