Opening up DX7 for fixing neck strap holder

zsultan · 10-20-2007, 12:23 AM

I just bought a Spektrum neck strap adapter to balance my DX7. I noticed that it works only if the DX7 neck strap loop is horizontal. My neck strap loop on the DX7 is not horizontal, i mean the neck strap loop screw that screws in the transmitter is not tight enough at horizontal position.

Did any of you have this issue? if so what did you guys do?

Please advise.

Thanks

bullaculla · 10-20-2007, 12:30 AM

Sorry, but you have to take it apart and tighten it.

zsultan · 10-20-2007, 12:48 AM

What should i take apart?

bullaculla · 10-20-2007, 01:30 AM

Its a huge pain in the @$$. You could probably get away with just removing the strap loop completly by turning it CCW and then drop a shim or two, or even a thin washer on the bolt and then retighten. The nut inside the TX wont move if you dont push on it.

:edit:
I just did mine. I can post pics of taking it apart if you want.

zsultan · 10-20-2007, 02:50 AM

bullaculla,

Thank you very much, please post the pictures to open the tx.

bullaculla · 10-20-2007, 02:53 AM

Alright, got all pics uploaded. If you are not into taking things apart just for fun, I do not recommend this. Also, keep track of where all the screws live. They are all very different, but it will help if you keep everything organized. The whole thing should only take 5-10 minutes. I don't know how sensitive these circuit boards are to static, but it is basically a computer, so i'd ground myself by wearing that bracelet thing or touch something metal before digging into this. Also try not to touch any metal on the boards since the oils from your hands can start to corrode it.

First, make sure TX is off and battery is unplugged and removed. Remove the 6 long phillips screws from the back of the TX. Be careful removing rear cover because the battery pack plug is attached to the back.

Carefully turnover rear cover and if you want, remove the small phillips screw that is holding battery plug. You dont have to remove it, just keep it out of the way. The wires are pretty thin, so I chose to remove it.

Now, remove upper small circuit board with bind button by removing the 4 small screws. Be careful of the antenna wire. Fold over gently to get to the next board

You will find another small board with a fuse attached and the power switch is on the other side. Remove this one by unscrewing the 2 small phillips and the 1 larger phillips in the middle.

There is the gold! brass actually. The previously removed large screw in the middle uses the same brass threaded spacer as the harness loop.

Make sure harness loop is straight and then tighten the treaded hex spacer. There is a lock washer, so no need to over do it.

Reassemble in reverse order making sure all wire are connected and not pinched or over twisted. Be careful not to over tighten or cross thread the screws.
Hope this helps

Nyther · 10-20-2007, 03:04 AM

Wow, just did this today before reading this post. I used blue loctite on the threads of the neck strap loop and did not have to remove the hex screws on the front. Make sure that you do not "pinch" the wires from the switch harness. Great pics, this really helps on referencing how everything stacks.

Ken

bullaculla · 10-20-2007, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nyther

Wow, just did this today before reading this post. I used blue loctite on the threads of the neck strap loop and did not have to remove the hex screws on the front. Make sure that you do not "pinch" the wires from the switch harness. Great pics, this really helps on referencing how everything stacks.

Ken

Thanks, I edited my post. I removed them hoping the front cover would just come off and I could tighten it from there without taking the whole thing apart

Maybe someone could sticky this in the Radio section?

BarnOwl · 10-20-2007, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bullaculla

Maybe someone could sticky this in the Radio section?

Done! Thanks for the very clear pics bullaculla!

ChasHeliCop · 10-20-2007, 09:39 AM

Great Bullaculla, I have to do this too. Been putting it off because I thought it would be a PITA..... guess I was right. Oh well..... might as well just do it. Thanks for the pics.

dogfart · 10-20-2007, 12:59 PM

I was able to just rotate mine counter clockwise a quarter turn, so I didn't need to crack open the box. I'm happy to have missed out on all the fun.

bullaculla · 10-20-2007, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChasHeliCop

Great Bullaculla, I have to do this too. Been putting it off because I thought it would be a PITA..... guess I was right. Oh well..... might as well just do it. Thanks for the pics.

Its not that bad. Just take your time and hold the screw driver carefully.

Dogfart, If you turn yours 90 degrees, you cant use the spektrum, or g force type balancers to keep your TX level. Right now, i'm using the cheapy eye bolt with shrink wrap method as you can see in my pics, but I have an X9303 on the way, and that will get a nice balancer. No home depot hardware on that radio!

nigel1 · 10-31-2007, 12:31 PM

Exactly ! Nicely documented, I used two very thin spacer washers and blue loctite..worked like a charm. Too bad Spektrum did not slot the case and key the hang loop, this would have helped to align it while tighetening.

gww528 · 03-08-2008, 06:53 AM

bullaculla

Thank you for the pictures and instructions.

smudgyboy · 02-04-2009, 06:33 AM

...a drop of CA glue works a treat, just a little, stand DX7 on its side, drop some glue on a bit of card then with a small screwdriver run the glue round the neck strap holder job done!
Phil

aerocal · 03-05-2010, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bullaculla

Its a huge pain in the @$$. You could probably get away with just removing the strap loop completly by turning it CCW and then drop a shim or two, or even a thin washer on the bolt and then retighten. The nut inside the TX wont move if you dont push on it.

:edit:
I just did mine. I can post pics of taking it apart if you want.

Ive been putting this off too.I really didnt want to take the radio apart to turn a damn nut 1 flat.So I opted to just carefully unscrew the stud from the front and add a shim washer and a very small bit of blue loctite.Worked like a charm and it took 2 mins for both radios.

backburner1955 · 05-24-2010, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aerocal

Ive been putting this off too.I really didnt want to take the radio apart to turn a damn nut 1 flat.So I opted to just carefully unscrew the stud from the front and add a shim washer and a very small bit of blue loctite.Worked like a charm and it took 2 mins for both radios.

Scott,

You are a cheater.... I had to take mine apart so my FireUp Balancer would stay put. What a pain in the A$$.

CoolKD · 06-02-2011, 01:01 PM

I just added the LYNX balancer, and I see now I have to tighten the neck strap loop.
It tends to wanna slide to one side if I'm not careful.
Thanks for the nice pictures, makes it a bit easier(still a pain tho)

mjcelli · 06-04-2011, 03:30 PM

Well, someone put the eyelet on my DX7 at the bottom of my power switch versus leaving it at the top (I bought it used). Does anyone know the extent of work required to get the front plate off the DX7 so I can switch the eyelet back to the top?

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CoolKD · 06-05-2011, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by mjcelli

Well, someone put the eyelet on my DX7 at the bottom of my power switch versus leaving it at the top (I bought it used). Does anyone know the extent of work required to get the front plate off the DX7 so I can switch the eyelet back to the top?

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If you look a bit, there is a STICKY on this part of the forum called
DX7 Add a LED light & Relocate Neck Strap Mod
And yes, it's a bit of work looking at the pictures. If I was you I would keep it there.
The location it is now on your TX, is the same spot you end up with a balancer on it.

10-20-2007, 12:23 AM	#1
zsultan Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA	Opening up DX7 for fixing neck strap holder I just bought a Spektrum neck strap adapter to balance my DX7. I noticed that it works only if the DX7 neck strap loop is horizontal. My neck strap loop on the DX7 is not horizontal, i mean the neck strap loop screw that screws in the transmitter is not tight enough at horizontal position. Did any of you have this issue? if so what did you guys do? Please advise. Thanks Last edited by BarnOwl; 10-20-2007 at 03:35 AM.. Reason: Added pictures for accessing interior

10-20-2007, 12:30 AM	#2
bullaculla Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii	Sorry, but you have to take it apart and tighten it. __________________ T-Rex 600 HFE-stretched to 700, 10s, Tango 45-08, Jazz 55, JR7703D/S8900G, DJ Vegh nose cam mount. T-Rex 600 HFX-stretched to 700, 10s, Orbit 30-12, Jazz 55, GY611/S9256, Askman 360 mount. JR X9303.

10-20-2007, 01:30 AM	#4
bullaculla Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii	Its a huge pain in the @$$. You could probably get away with just removing the strap loop completly by turning it CCW and then drop a shim or two, or even a thin washer on the bolt and then retighten. The nut inside the TX wont move if you dont push on it. :edit: I just did mine. I can post pics of taking it apart if you want. __________________ T-Rex 600 HFE-stretched to 700, 10s, Tango 45-08, Jazz 55, JR7703D/S8900G, DJ Vegh nose cam mount. T-Rex 600 HFX-stretched to 700, 10s, Orbit 30-12, Jazz 55, GY611/S9256, Askman 360 mount. JR X9303.

10-20-2007, 02:53 AM	#6
bullaculla Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii	Tightening your DX7 harness loop Alright, got all pics uploaded. If you are not into taking things apart just for fun, I do not recommend this. Also, keep track of where all the screws live. They are all very different, but it will help if you keep everything organized. The whole thing should only take 5-10 minutes. I don't know how sensitive these circuit boards are to static, but it is basically a computer, so i'd ground myself by wearing that bracelet thing or touch something metal before digging into this. Also try not to touch any metal on the boards since the oils from your hands can start to corrode it. First, make sure TX is off and battery is unplugged and removed. Remove the 6 long phillips screws from the back of the TX. Be careful removing rear cover because the battery pack plug is attached to the back. Carefully turnover rear cover and if you want, remove the small phillips screw that is holding battery plug. You dont have to remove it, just keep it out of the way. The wires are pretty thin, so I chose to remove it. Now, remove upper small circuit board with bind button by removing the 4 small screws. Be careful of the antenna wire. Fold over gently to get to the next board You will find another small board with a fuse attached and the power switch is on the other side. Remove this one by unscrewing the 2 small phillips and the 1 larger phillips in the middle. There is the gold! brass actually. The previously removed large screw in the middle uses the same brass threaded spacer as the harness loop. Make sure harness loop is straight and then tighten the treaded hex spacer. There is a lock washer, so no need to over do it. Reassemble in reverse order making sure all wire are connected and not pinched or over twisted. Be careful not to over tighten or cross thread the screws. Hope this helps __________________ T-Rex 600 HFE-stretched to 700, 10s, Tango 45-08, Jazz 55, JR7703D/S8900G, DJ Vegh nose cam mount. T-Rex 600 HFX-stretched to 700, 10s, Orbit 30-12, Jazz 55, GY611/S9256, Askman 360 mount. JR X9303.

10-20-2007, 09:39 AM	#10
ChasHeliCop HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: May 2007 Location: Charleston, SC, USA	Great Bullaculla, I have to do this too. Been putting it off because I thought it would be a PITA..... guess I was right. Oh well..... might as well just do it. Thanks for the pics. __________________ Sponsored by Visa/MasterCard / Team Budweiser / Trojan Field Rep Donut Connoisseur To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. HELI-FREAK, You couldn't have picked a better place to land !

10-20-2007, 12:48 AM	#3
zsultan Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA	What should i take apart?

10-20-2007, 02:50 AM	#5
zsultan Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA	bullaculla, Thank you very much, please post the pictures to open the tx.

10-20-2007, 03:04 AM	#7
Nyther Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Antonio,Texas	Wow, just did this today before reading this post. I used blue loctite on the threads of the neck strap loop and did not have to remove the hex screws on the front. Make sure that you do not "pinch" the wires from the switch harness. Great pics, this really helps on referencing how everything stacks. Ken

10-20-2007, 12:59 PM	#11
dogfart Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CT, USA	I was able to just rotate mine counter clockwise a quarter turn, so I didn't need to crack open the box. I'm happy to have missed out on all the fun.

10-31-2007, 12:31 PM	#13
nigel1 Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto	Exactly ! Nicely documented, I used two very thin spacer washers and blue loctite..worked like a charm. Too bad Spektrum did not slot the case and key the hang loop, this would have helped to align it while tighetening. __________________ Hovering is divine, the alternative is PLANE ! Last edited by nigel1; 10-31-2007 at 12:31 PM.. Reason: .

03-08-2008, 06:53 AM	#14
gww528 Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida	Thank you bullaculla Thank you for the pictures and instructions.

02-04-2009, 06:33 AM	#15
smudgyboy Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: London	...a drop of CA glue works a treat, just a little, stand DX7 on its side, drop some glue on a bit of card then with a small screwdriver run the glue round the neck strap holder job done! Phil

06-02-2011, 01:01 PM	#18
CoolKD Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Oslo, Norway	I just added the LYNX balancer, and I see now I have to tighten the neck strap loop. It tends to wanna slide to one side if I'm not careful. Thanks for the nice pictures, makes it a bit easier(still a pain tho) __________________ Blade MSR, MCPX v2 & 400 3D NightRig Align Trex450 pro. KDE FBL Head & BatTray,MKS DS95,FutabaBLS257,BeastX, ICE50, CC BEC, Scorpion6 Align Trex700LE N. LYNX Clush/Liner, Quark,Hatori SB20FH-2,O.S91HZ

06-04-2011, 03:30 PM	#19
mjcelli Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bloomingdale, IL	Well, someone put the eyelet on my DX7 at the bottom of my power switch versus leaving it at the top (I bought it used). Does anyone know the extent of work required to get the front plate off the DX7 so I can switch the eyelet back to the top?

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