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Disassembling a Bartech follow focus transmitter for battery connection repair

13 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.

What the thread found

  • The rubber strips on the side of the transmitter can be removed to access screws that hold the end caps in place.
  • A stripped screw may be encountered during disassembly and may require drilling out.

Depends on

  • The user was still troubleshooting at the time of posting and had not completed the repair.
  • Instructions apply specifically to the Bartech transmitter model mentioned.

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