Midian Encryption Programming and Service Manual
Safety and Servicing Information
9
June 2006
© Tait Electronics Limited
The diagram below shows the main differences between typical Pozidriv and
Philips screw heads and screwdriver tips (actual hardware may differ slightly
from these illustrations due to variations in manufacturing techniques).
Recommended Tools
It is beyond the scope of this manual to list every tool that a service
technician should carry. However, the tools specifically required for
servicing encrypted TOP and TM8000 radios are listed below.
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Fine tipped (1-2mm) temperature controlled soldering iron
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Tweezers
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Solder and flux pen
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Scissors
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Stainless steel spike (TOP only)
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#6 Torx drive screwdriver bit (TOP only)
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Adjustable spanner
internal notches
Pozidriv
Philips
no special markings
“star” markings
between slots
slots with parallel sides
slots with tapered sides
driving flutes with
parallel sides
driving flutes with
tapered sides
ridges between
driving flutes