How does one go about replacing the XTS2500 PTT? I have a BN 2500 with a PTT that cracked right in the middle and I want to replace it. The issue isn't finding the replacement part, it's how to get it in. From what I can tell it has 4 'fins' in each corner that hold it in place. How you you insert this into the housing without breaking the fins? It doesn't seem like there is any way to do it except from the outside so you you just have to flex those fins and the PTT and hope it doesn't break? Is there a trick that I should know about? How do I get the old one out? Just rip it out or wiggle it out somehow?
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I believe you need a whole new case. I do not believe the part you have can just be “popped in”.
What about this? It's the exact piece I need and it looks like you can just replace it. Or the side plastic can be replaced entirely. But it looks like that plastic is held together with glue of some sorts not snaps or screws.
I don't have the part number but the ptt paddle piece use to be order able. These days being eol idk. You could try wiscom. I had got some while back them or Sandy communications. There should be a flea bay seller also.
It would be easier to just replace the small ptt paddle itself over removing the whole ptt side plate.
The new ptt paddle button you'd need to carefully insert the bottom then the top. They are in fact a common part that would break overtime and be replaced. They are aa bad as the sma soldering coming off from the rf board.
It would be easier to just replace the small ptt paddle itself over removing the whole ptt side plate.
The new ptt paddle button you'd need to carefully insert the bottom then the top. They are in fact a common part that would break overtime and be replaced. They are aa bad as the sma soldering coming off from the rf board.
If I recall you slide it down enough to carefully pull the top out, same for install. The fins give enough but be careful not to over bend them.
I have hundreds of them. We replace them all the time. Send me your address and I'll send you a few.
PM sent. Thanks again
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