K2 switch replacement

[Paul Huff-3]

The VFO A/B switch on my K2 has a significant key-bounce problem and needs to be
replaced.  Elecraft is sending me a new switch for free even though my radio is
a little bit past warrantee!  I haven't opened up the radio yet to take a
detailed look at the situation.  I don't expect that this will be a major job
but I thought that I would ask to see if anyone has any hints, warnings, or
suggestions to offer.

Thanks in advance!

73,
Paul - N8XMS

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[Don Wilhelm-4]

  Paul,

If you do not have professional de-soldering equipment, cut the leads of
the switch and remove the pieces one at a time.  Do not try to salvage
the old switch, that does not make sense considering the value of the
rest of the board.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 1/17/2011 11:18 AM, Paul Huff wrote:

> The VFO A/B switch on my K2 has a significant key-bounce problem and needs to be
> replaced.  Elecraft is sending me a new switch for free even though my radio is
> a little bit past warrantee!  I haven't opened up the radio yet to take a
> detailed look at the situation.  I don't expect that this will be a major job
> but I thought that I would ask to see if anyone has any hints, warnings, or
> suggestions to offer.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> 73,
> Paul - N8XMS
>

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