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   * An ALPS RK09D1130A1N pot, with a 6mm shaft diameter and a 30mm shaft, available on [[https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000417297016.html|AliExpress]]   * An ALPS RK09D1130A1N pot, with a 6mm shaft diameter and a 30mm shaft, available on [[https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000417297016.html|AliExpress]]
  
-=== Method ===+==== Method ====
  
 Start by removing the control head TODO picture Start by removing the control head TODO picture
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 {{:radios:tait_tm8xxx_pot_clips.jpg?direct&600|}} {{:radios:tait_tm8xxx_pot_clips.jpg?direct&600|}}
  
-With the PCB removed you can then access both sides of the potentiometer. To make removal easier I start by snipping the 3 legs. From the underside you can then melt the solder used on the securing posts one at a time and then wiggle the pot out of the board. Remove the 3 leads and then clean the pads.+With the PCB removed you can then access both sides of the potentiometer. To make removal easier I start by snipping the 3 legs. From the underside you can then melt the solder used on the securing posts one at a time and then wiggle the pot out of the board. Remove the 3 leads and then clean the pads, which should leave you with something like this:
  
 {{:radios:tait_tm8xxx_pot_removed.jpg?direct&600|}} {{:radios:tait_tm8xxx_pot_removed.jpg?direct&600|}}
  
-You can then insert the replacement POT into the board and solder it in.+You can then insert the replacement POT into the board and solder it in
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 +{{:radios:tait_tm8xxx_pot_complete.jpg?direct&600|}}
  
 Reassembly is the opposite of disassembly.  Reassembly is the opposite of disassembly. 
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