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Motorola APX8000H Housing

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I took off the housing of the 8000H for the first time to clean. When I put the screen housing back on it is bulging on the side. Any ideas? Thanks.
 

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Seems like there's something in the way preventing the screw from tightening completely
 

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Not sure if this is relevant to you, but you do know that the Hazloc certification is now void right?
 

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Sounds like you didn't reassemble it correctly. You have to first lay the front housing piece down flat over the screen/keypad, then put the sides on. You're lucky that you didn't snap the housing by pressing it hard like that. Pro tip: If it doesn't seem right, it's probably not. Next time disassemble it and try again instead of forcing it.
 

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The side housings are locked on somehow, I tried getting them off but I’m not sure how. Different than the non-H models.
 

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Yes sir, does that need to be removed?
 

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yeah im curious also? What brands you sell?
 

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Website currently in the process of being setup. Emails are setup, we sell new and used radios by Hytera, Moto, and Kenwood.
 
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