FT-897 LCD Fitting Instructions.Cau

FT-897 LCD Fitting Instructions.Caution!The replacement of the LCD module requires knowledge and experience in electronics repair.This repair should not be conducted if you are not competentin soldering and testing techniques.The pitches of the connections are 0.8mm and they are static sensitive. Remember this radio is of an era where semiconductor devices were more susceptible to electro-static and capacitive discharge.The LCD is directly connected to the front panel MCU and damage to it will render the radio USELESS.This instruction is not a complete "how to" and is only intended to highlight points that have been found to aid during the replacement procedure.If you lack the experience or otherwise doubt your abilities to perform this repair then please contact us and we will help out.REMEMBER you can easily destroy the radio if you do not perform this repair satisfactorily.The LCD's have been tested before sending out, and as this procedure requires a high level of electronic competency we can not take responsibility if the radio is damaged.