Description
Model 2 Limited Keypad Front Housing Replacement for APX Series
Genuine original equipment manufacturer refurbishment kit engineered to completely restore damaged radio faceplates.
The Motorola PMLN6824B is an authentic factory replacement component designed to restore the physical structural integrity of your mission-critical fleet hardware. Categorized as an official Model 2 (M2) front housing assembly, this part is explicitly engineered for portable transceivers configured with a limited keypad layout and a dual-knob top control deck interface. The Motorola PMLN6824B M2 Front Assembly Kit (2-Knob, Black) includes the high-impact poly-carbon outer protective casing, integrated speaker grille mesh, display window protective lens screen, and the specialized membrane gasket seal to safeguard internal components against environmental infiltration.
This heavy-duty repair assembly is an essential deployment asset for communication depot technicians, radio service shops, and public safety enterprise managers looking to rebuild radios rather than replacing full handheld units. Over extended operational service cycles, handheld radios exposed to tactical deployments, chemical plants, structural fire sites, and drop impacts suffer surface cracks, stripped knob guides, and lens scratches. Swapping the damaged outer faceplate with this genuine factory kit completely restores the device's original mechanical tolerances, protecting sensitive inner motherboards, electronic LCD traces, and acoustic elements from water or dust intrusion.
Service technicians must note that executing a complete mechanical swap requires specialized technical tools including standard electronic Torx drivers and chassis prying tools to avoid shearing inner flex cables. This listing includes exclusively the structural forward casing shell matrix; it contains no inner active RF motherboards, main logic boards, control knobs, underlying batteries, or internal speakers. The standalone handheld transceiver body, external audio remote microphones, replacement top knobs, and programming interface leads are sold separately.
Key Features & Benefits
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Original Factory Alignment: Specifically manufactured to restore original structural dimensions, ensuring a perfect flush match with your existing rear chassis.
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Impact-Resistant Hard Shell: Fabricated with advanced polymer composites designed to resist industrial crushing forces, deep abrasions, and drop fractures.
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Pre-Assembled Screen Lens: Features a clear display window pre-installed into the chassis to eliminate manual clear-plate alignment during refurbishment.
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Limited Keypad Grid Support: Designed to perfectly accommodate Model 2 alphanumeric button configurations and protective underlying layout matrices.
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Dual-Knob Control Top Layout: Molded with precise physical clearances to accommodate separate top volume and frequency channel selector control stems.
Specifications
| Attribute |
Details |
| Brand |
Motorola |
| Model/SKU |
PMLN6824B |
| Product Type |
Front Housing Assembly Kit |
| Model Tier |
Model 2 (M2 / Limited Keypad) |
| Knob Configuration |
2-Knob Top Control Layout |
| Primary Material |
Industrial High-Impact Polycarbonate |
| Color |
Black |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does this front housing kit include the underlying digital LCD screen board?
No, this kit contains the structural plastic front frame and the outer protective clear lens window. The active electronic LCD display module must be transferred from your old unit.
Is this component compatible with the full-keypad Model 3 APX transceivers?
No, this faceplate is specifically molded for Model 2 (M2) limited keypad variants and will not fit the broader button layout required for full-keypad Model 3 units.
Can I perform this shell replacement without specialized radio repair tools?
It is highly recommended to use an authorized Motorola chassis opening tool and a calibrated Torx driver to open the radio frame without damaging internal seals or fracturing ribbon clips.
Does installing this replacement casing compromise the radio's environmental sealing?
When installed correctly alongside a fresh chassis O-ring gasket and tightened to factory torque specifications, it preserves the internal weather-resistant seal lines.
Are the rubber front-facing keypad buttons included inside this kit pack?
This kit is the rigid outer housing shell panel. The underlying flexible elastomeric rubber keypad buttons must be salvaged from your original device or ordered separately.
How do I know if my radio requires a 2-knob or a 1-knob assembly version?
Examine the top of your current transceiver; if it has separate dials for volume control and channel selection side-by-side, your unit uses this 2-knob assembly structure.
Warranty
1-year manufacturer’s warranty.
