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Motorola HT1250 Power Issue

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Picked up a used HT1250 online. Initially I thought the aftermarket battery was defective. When I would put the battery in (fully charged) the radio would come on. But if I turned if off and then back on, the screen would flash and then it would go off. I have two other batteries for my daily use radio so I tried them and same issue. I can take the battery out, put it back in, turn it on and it will stay on until I turn it off and then the power issue when I turn it back on. I pushed the TX button when the screen would go blank and there is nothing. Guessing something in the control board, completely an unqualified guess. I do some minor hobby radio repairs so I'm not afraid to crack the case and replace a component but have no idea where to start with what part needs to be replaced. I am very familiar with how to use a meter for testing as I do HVAC work. I can test, but I don't know where to start with testing what circuit. Looking for any thoughts.

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probably a defective power switch. You could use a soldering iron however a hot air station would work better.
 
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I have a soldering iron station but can buy the hot air station, they look to be affordable. Are we talking the same part here, the power switch for the HT1250 is the complete potentiometer, I have replaced these on our CP200 & CP200XLS radios, these should be universal for both radios but I'll check with an online supplier to make sure I get the right part, thank you for your assistance
 
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