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I was encouraged to add an image, moved some of the warnings and notes to make it flow better visually

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@ -23,13 +23,15 @@ To replace the encoder, you'll first need to disassemble the PortaPack.
3. Unscrew the SMA connector rings on both plates. 3. Unscrew the SMA connector rings on both plates.
4. Pull apart the case and carefully separate the PortaPack from the HackRF by gently pulling upwards to disconnect the pins. 4. Pull apart the case and carefully separate the PortaPack from the HackRF by gently pulling upwards to disconnect the pins.
5. Once the PortaPack is free, flip it around and locate the speaker and battery connectors. 5. Once the PortaPack is free, flip it around and locate the speaker and battery connectors.
6. Unplug both connectors, and set the the rest aside.
> [!WARNING] > [!WARNING]
> Mark or take note of which connector is for the speaker and which is for the battery to avoid confusion and possible damage during reassembly. > Mark or take note of which connector is for the speaker and which is for the battery to avoid confusion and possible damage during reassembly.
6. Unplug both connectors, and set the the rest aside.
### Removing the Defective Encoder ### Removing the Defective Encoder
![image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/dc82574a-1c6c-4c69-84f0-0f0b6f5060c1)
The encoder is mounted in a way that makes it difficult to desolder due to pin placement. If you are having trouble with this, try the following technique: The encoder is mounted in a way that makes it difficult to desolder due to pin placement.
If you are having trouble with this, try the following technique:
1. Use a pair of tin snips to cut the encoder’s leads and remove the encoder. 1. Use a pair of tin snips to cut the encoder’s leads and remove the encoder.
2. Apply flux to the solder pads. 2. Apply flux to the solder pads.