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BK KNG2 CMD Display Not working

scott_soares

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I have a BK KNG2 CMD P1500 that my display is not turning on but the radio Tx & Rx without a problem. I was told by my radio tech to remove the knobs, 2 frame screws, open the case without disconnecting any ribbons and look for the display ribbon that has a tendency to come loose when dropped.

?? Is there a special tool to remove the volume and channel selector knobs??
 

gtaman

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I have a BK KNG2 CMD P1500 that my display is not turning on but the radio Tx & Rx without a problem. I was told by my radio tech to remove the knobs, 2 frame screws, open the case without disconnecting any ribbons and look for the display ribbon that has a tendency to come loose when dropped.

?? Is there a special tool to remove the volume and channel selector knobs??

It should be a star or hex bit.

You just have to pick off the little rubber cap on the top of the knob then you will see the screw.
 
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