Lubricate General Electric Telephone 2-9710A Tuning Slider

はじめに

In this guide, you will learn how to lubricate the tuning slider on a General Electric Telephone 2-9710A. This may become necessary if the tuning slider becomes stuck.

The General Electric Telephone 2-9710A has a built-in AM/FM radio. The tuning slider allows you to search for the radio station you wish to listen to. If the slider becomes stuck, you will not be able to change radio stations. Upon completion of this guide, the tuning slider will operate smoothly.

You will need to disassemble the shell of the telephone to lubricate the tuning slider. Before beginning, ensure that access to all power sources has been cut off.

必要な工具と部品

手順1 Phone Cord

Lubricate General Electric Telephone 2-9710A Tuning Slider, Phone Cord: 手順 1、 2の画像 1

Lubricate General Electric Telephone 2-9710A Tuning Slider, Phone Cord: 手順 1、 2の画像 2

Unplug the device before proceeding.
Using a plastic opening tool, remove the phone cord from the phone jack at the base of the headset.
To release the cable, gently press down on the top plastic tab of the connector.

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手順2

Lubricate General Electric Telephone 2-9710A Tuning Slider: 手順 2、 3の画像 3

Remove the 7.5 mm screw.
Remove the screw cap.
Pull up the phone cord to remove it from the base.

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手順3 9V Base Battery

Lubricate General Electric Telephone 2-9710A Tuning Slider, 9V Base Battery: 手順 3、 2の画像 1

Lubricate General Electric Telephone 2-9710A Tuning Slider, 9V Base Battery: 手順 3、 2の画像 2

Remove the battery compartment door (located on the bottom of the radio) by applying thumb pressure to the area indicated on the battery door.
Slide the door off of the battery compartment.
Remove the battery from the phone.

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手順4 Remove Volume Dial

Lubricate General Electric Telephone 2-9710A Tuning Slider, Remove Volume Dial: 手順 4、 2の画像 1

Lubricate General Electric Telephone 2-9710A Tuning Slider, Remove Volume Dial: 手順 4、 2の画像 2

Ensure the phone is unplugged from the phone jack and the electrical source.
Locate the volume dial on the right side of the telephone.
Remove the volume dial by gently grasping it and pulling it away from the base.

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手順5 Remove Screws on the Back

Lubricate General Electric Telephone 2-9710A Tuning Slider, Remove Screws on the Back: 手順 5、 1の画像 1

Remove the three 12 mm screws with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
Remove the three 18 mm screws with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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手順6 Pry the Back Off

Lubricate General Electric Telephone 2-9710A Tuning Slider, Pry the Back Off: 手順 6、 2の画像 1

Lubricate General Electric Telephone 2-9710A Tuning Slider, Pry the Back Off: 手順 6、 2の画像 2

Pry off the base shell using a plastic opener tool.
Set the shell aside.
You now have access to the internal components of the General Electric Telephone 2-9710A.

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手順7 Lubricate General Electric Telephone 2-9710A Tuning Slider

Lubricate General Electric Telephone 2-9710A Tuning Slider, Lubricate General Electric Telephone 2-9710A Tuning Slider: 手順 7、 2の画像 1

Lubricate General Electric Telephone 2-9710A Tuning Slider, Lubricate General Electric Telephone 2-9710A Tuning Slider: 手順 7、 2の画像 2

Turn the tuning slider counterclockwise until the slider stops.
Apply lubricant to the slider rail.
Turn the tuning slider back and forth to distribute the lubricant.
Make sure the lubricant does not touch the circuit board. This can damage the circuit board.