Modifications for the ICOM - RogerK

You should now have the RF board completely removed at this time: Figures 1.10 and 1.11 shows both sides of this boardFigure 1.10 Bottom ViewFigure 1.11 Top ViewSTEP 9Remove the screw on the right hand side central to the PTT, and FUNC button. And the one on the left just bellow the littleshield. DO NOT REMOVE the two top corner ones they hold the LCD assembly!!! See figure 1.12 for which screws to remove.Figure 1.12STEP 10Desolder the two speaker wires from the speaker. Lift the bottom of the board out till the LCD clears its mounts in the case andpull the board out GENTLY so the rubber seal and the rubber keypad is not dislodged. If they do, just re insert them. See figure1.13 for speaker solder joints.Figure 1.13STEP 11Turning this board over with the LCD now facing you there is position for 7 SMD diodes marked A or A2 on the right hand sidejust above the central mounting point. All have to be removed I had 4 in my radio! See figure 1.14Figure 1.14