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K E N W O O D
>>> A M A T E U R R A D I O S E R V I C E B U L L E T I N <<<
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Kenwood Service Centers
Kenwood Service Corporation Kenwood Service Center, East
2201 East Dominguez Street 829 Lynnhaven Parkway, Suite 130
Long Beach, California 90801 Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452
Telephone 1-310-639-5300 Telephone 1-804-340-1702
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BULLETIN # 952
MODEL: TS-440S
SUBJECT: INTERMITTENT OPERATION 01/24/89
When intermittent problems such as erratic display, loss of front panel
control, or frequency lock-up are encountered, the PLL and Control circuits
must be checked to determine which circuit is malfunctioning. While any
number of components may cause such problems, if the Control circuit is
suspect, there is a possibility that the ROM socket is at fault. The
socket should be tested to determine if it is making good electrical
contact with each pin on the ROM. If it is found to be defective, remove
the socket and solder the ROM directly to the board. The ROM is IC52 on
Control Unit (B/2). It should be noted that units with a serial number
of 909XXXX and above do not incorporate a socket.
CAUTION
Removing the socket from the board requires good soldering skills.
The board, being double sided, has solder connections on both component
and foil sides. When the socket is removed, it is very important to insure
that each pin is completely solder free. Having to pry up on the socket
means that it is not completely desoldered and will cause the circuit
foils to tear.
When performing any work on the Control boards, CMOS handling techniques
must be observed. Such techniques include using a grounded or isolated
soldering tip, avoid touching the pins of IC chips with your fingers,
and ground yourself with a wrist ground strap.
To remove the socket:
1. Disconnect the power supply and antenna.
2. Remove both the top and bottom covers from the transceiver.
Disconnect the speaker cable from the transceiver.
3. Remove 2 countersunk screws from each side of the front panel chassis
and gently pull the front panel forward.
4. Loosen the 5 round head screws (2 on top and 3 on the bottom) that
secure the shield plate inside the front panel and then remove the plate.
5. Set the transceiver on its left side and fold the front panel back
to expose Control board (B/2). Do not stress the cables.
6. While avoiding contact with the pins, remove the ROM (IC52) and set
it aside on anti-static foam.
7. Unplug connectors 56 - 58 from Control board (B/2).
8. Remove 3 brass screws from Control board (B/2). Do not remove the
fourth screw that connects to the angle bracket. Instead, remove the
brass screw from Control board (A/2) so the angle bracket stays with
the top board.
9. Fold the top board towards the body of the transceiver. Be very careful
not to stress the flat ribbon cables that are soldered between the
two boards.
NOTE
If the foil side of the board is not sufficiently exposed for desoldering
purposes, remove the 3 hex bosses from the bottom Control board. Pull
both boards forward and open them like a book to allow the best access to
the foil side of Control board (B/2).
10. Carefully desolder the socket and remove it from the board.
Do not pry up on the socket. If it does not easily pull off the board,
the top foils are still soldered to the socket.
11. Install the ROM in the board and solder it in place.
12. Assemble the transceiver by reversing steps 1 - 9.
If the bottom board was removed, do not pinch the wire harness under the
board during installation. If the harness produces excessive stress on the
board, solder connections may become intermittent.
This modification may be covered under warranty during the warranty period.
Time required for this modification is 1.5 hrs or less.