Elecraft T1 Assembly Manual - Manual (Page 26)

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Fit the stripped end of the black wire into the wide battery terminal and solder. Take care not to touch
the plastic case or overheat the terminal and soften the plastic.
Route the red wire to the narrow battery clip, pushing it down on top of the black wire. Be sure neither
wire is where it can be trapped between the screw housings when the top cover is installed. Push both wires
down into the space between the battery housing and the side of the enclosure as far as possible.
Fit the stripped end of the red wire into the hole on the narrow battery clip and solder.
Fit the enclosure top cover on the assembly oriented so the LED’s and push-buttons fit through the
pre-drilled holes. Squeeze the corners of the covers together and inspect each side for any sign that
something is hitting the top. The covers should fit together snug and firm on all four sides with no tendency
to move or rock when you release pressure on the corners. If anything is hitting the top, fix it before
proceeding. The most likely causes are that the control board is not fully mated to the main board, the
battery wires are trapped between the screw housings (Figure 18) or that you haven’t removed all the
excess plastic from the top cover and it is striking the control board (see Figure 17).
When you are satisfied that the covers fit properly, remove the top cover. Remove the backing from
the self-sticking spacer and place it sticky-side up on top of the relays. Be sure it is over the relays and not
touching Q1 or U2 on the control board.
Without disturbing the spacer, replace the top cover and press down on it gently. The spacer will stick
to the inside surface of the cover. Insert and tighten the four screws that hold the enclosure together. Do not
over-tighten the screws to avoid stripping the threads in the plastic.
Remove the backing from the front panel label. Hold it by the ends and bend it in the middle it so that
the sticky side of the label with the holes for the LEDs and switches will touch the front panel first. Position
the label so the holes fit over the LEDs and switches and the edge of the label is parallel to the recessed
edge of the panel, then press the label down onto the panel. Run your fingertips over the entire surface of
the label to ensure it is firmly bonded to the panel.
Remove the thin, glossy protective film layer from the label. You can use a fingernail, jeweler's
screwdriver, or tuning tool. (Don't use a knife or razor blade.) Place your fingernail or the tip of the tool on
the surface of the label at one corner, and then rub gently until the film starts to peel off. You can then use
tweezers or long-nose pliers to pull the film back far enough to grasp with your fingers. Pull with a steady
pressure to remove it.