Hi all,
My 7L13 Spectrum Analyzer is back up and running but has some instability and other idiosyncrasies. After having a Tantalum fail recently, it is time to replace as many of the Tantalums as practical. I don't intend to replace them all, just the ones that I can get to without major disassembly or causing any damage. I also intend to re-seat transistors and chips that I can get to.
My problem is the removal of both the DVM Readout and DVM Analog PCBs as per the Maintenance section of the 7L13 Manual, page 6-8 in my Version to get to Tantalum cap C2000. Looks simple, should be simple ... . but the Readout PCB will not come out. I have the DVM Analog PCB out okay, everything disconnected and the Readout PCB tilted "almost" as per the photo on page 6-9 Fig 6.5B ... but not quite enough. I have the PCB 'flexed' slightly already .... I am worried about flexing the Board further and breaking it.
Has anyone here done this?? Am I missing something simple here??
Any advice??
If too difficult, I will leave it alone as it tests 'good' in circuit ....
Cheers,
Ian, Melbourne, Australia
