Pro-2096 Thread Lock??

[KK4HG]

I have fixed the display on a several of these but today encountered something new. There is now a green thread lock on two screws holding the dispaly assembly to the main frame. Of course, they put this thread lock on both sides and on two oposing screws so that tilting the dispaly assembly is next to impossible.

My question is: Does anyone know what solvent will cut this stuff? It is relentless and caused me to destroy two screws.

Yes, I was able to remove the display board but it was doubly difficult compared to repairs in the past!

By the way, the date code on the radio is "08A07".

 

[davidmc36]

The 250 - 300 degrees F that is recommended on Loctite's page is not likely an option:lol:, unless you can just touch a soldering iron to the screw head and remove it quick while it is still soft or I would get some actual Loctite solvent. Very expensive nitromethane product apparently.

Very carefully with a teeny dremmel to remove it might work. I also saw it suggested to dab a bit of fresh stuff of the same type on top and remove while it is all still soft.

 

[ratboy]

The heat method seems to work the best. I have used it a few times. Sometimes it's a one shot deal, sometimes you have to do it two or three times to get the screw/bolt out all the way. A lot of times, I wonder why they used green loctite as blue would have been fine.

 

[KK4HG]

Ok. Thanks, Guys. I guess heat it is. I am unsure why they would use Loctite period unless they are trying to make it difficult for folks like me to repair them. Based on the screws they chose that would be my only guess.

Thanks for your replies!

 

[ratboy]

After fixing untold numbers of BNC connectors on scanners over the years, I have to ask why they don't use it, as a loose BNC is a sure thing, and will sooner or later, break the antenna lead. If they would make a shoulder or make the connector body hex shaped, they wouldn't have this problem.

 

[KK4HG]

I would agree that Loctite on BNC connectors is a good idea as long as they don't over do it. However, placing it on screws that have virtually no chance of loosening is an enigma to me...unless it is a "repair inclome security" thing as I hinted to in my original post.