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Midland X-tra Talk Radio LXT118 Antenna Replacement

Midland X-tra Talk Radio LXT118 Antenna Replacement

Andre Nguyen

Andre Nguyen and 5 other contributors

Last updated on February 19, 2016

5 minutes
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Introduction

Go to step 1

This guide will display the step-by-step process of fixing and/or replacing a faulty antenna. Soldering may be involved, so be prepared!

What you need

Tools

  • Phillips #0 Screwdriver
    Phillips #0 Screwdriver
  • Spudger
    Spudger

  1. Midland X-tra Talk Radio LXT118 Antenna Replacement, Batteries: step 1, image 1 of 2 Midland X-tra Talk Radio LXT118 Antenna Replacement, Batteries: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • First, apply pressure with your thumb on the top of the battery cover.

    • Next, pull down on the cover until it begins to slide.

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  2. Midland X-tra Talk Radio LXT118 Antenna Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Finally, once the cover is completely off, pry up the old batteries with your finger or a strong, skinny tool (i.e. spudger).

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  3. Midland X-tra Talk Radio LXT118 Antenna Replacement, Case: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the six 8.0 millimeter long, #0 screws on the backside of the case using the Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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  5. Midland X-tra Talk Radio LXT118 Antenna Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Detach back part of the case by gently lifting up.

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  6. Midland X-tra Talk Radio LXT118 Antenna Replacement, Antenna: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully and slowly lift the motherboard away from the front case. The motherboard will be attached to the speaker, which is firmly glued onto the front case.

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  7. Midland X-tra Talk Radio LXT118 Antenna Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Check the connection of the antenna with your eyes and fingers. The connection should be firm and smooth where it was soldered.

    • Ensure that the spring of the antenna isn't crooked or damaged by rubbing your fingers along the length of the spring.

    • Desolder the connection of the antenna to the motherboard. Careful!, if used improperly, the soldering tool can damage the circuit board!

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  8. Midland X-tra Talk Radio LXT118 Antenna Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • After obtaining a new or undamaged spring, solder it back onto the circuit board. Again, this is a delacate process as the soldering tool will be hot!

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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