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9/17/2014 8:23:14 PM EDT
Update:

Based on a qrz thread about using some alcohol on the little PTT switch inside I used electrical contact cleaner on the switch, worked it a few times, spraying and working in various positions and it seems to be working smooth again.




Original

I just discovered tonight that the click of the finger switch on the Icom HM-133V is not enough.

I have to press down with some force.

Sometimes pressing the switch differently will and won't do engage the mic.

All the other buttons seem to work fine.

I opened it up and it seems that it is not necessarily a serviceable part.


Thoughts?

Thanks


9/17/2014 8:44:16 PM EDT
[#1]
Sw1 part number is skhhlp014a. Not sure if its surface mount or what tho.
9/17/2014 9:18:46 PM EDT
[#2]
Probably cracked solder joints where the switch attaches to the PC board.  Get out your magnifier and soldering iron.
9/22/2014 11:33:32 PM EDT
[#3]
Op updated
9/23/2014 5:25:25 AM EDT
[#4]
WD-40 also works great for cleaning switch contacts and pot wipers.

IME, it continues to work longer than alcohol or DeoxIT does.