Civinfo - View Single Post - [HOW TO] Swap the microphone from left to right

Pottsy · 30th April 2006, 16:28

Well it didn't take long before I got the drill to the Civ...

The idea is that the microphone for the Voice Control and the HFT is mounted on the left. It's not the best position and sometimes people you phone complain of muffled speech. So I've moved it from the left to the right to see if it makes it any better. It certainly sounds clearer when stationary, but I've yet to test it on the move.

Pop off the grey cover with your fingers (insert at the lower end), then unscrew the 2 screws. The mic is on the left and you can easily unclip it:

IMG_6276.jpg

On the back, unplug the green connector:

IMG_6278.jpg

Then remove the other half of the green connector by poking in a small flat head screwy:

IMG_6279.jpg

With the connector off you can now unclip the shiny black cover (two clips at the top) pictured below removed. You can then remove the mic and clip the shiny black cover back on:

IMG_6280.jpg

Use a 2mm drill and drill lots of holes. I did it in the same pattern as the left, but at the top (what will be rearmost):

IMG_6281.jpg

The finished new holes:

IMG_6282.jpg

On the rear I've removed a plastic post to allow the mic to fit in it's new position:

IMG_6283.jpg

Now I've reconnected the mic and stuck it to the hole on right using a bit of double sided number plate sticky (nice and sticky and thick and foamy).

EDIT 31/7/06

The "CivPilot mod".

Put the mic in with the wires on the right hand side - it is directional and it will pick up your voice better this way. See posts below for full details.

IMG_6286.jpg

The green connector is now the wrong way round, but I've put it loosely where it was and taped it into position. It's a tight fit in there when you put it back, so it needs to be in that position:

IMG_6289.jpg

Poke it all back in - when you do, make sure the clips at the top re-engage into the roof - keep it pushed up (and engaged) while you do the two screws back up:

IMG_6290.jpg

Admire your first modification, knowing that it can all go back to standard if needed:

IMG_6291.jpg

Usual disclaimer: it's all your fault, not mine.

30th April 2006, 16:28	#1 (permalink)
Pottsy Administrator Civinfo master Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 5,799 Thanks: 25 Thanked 206 Times in 119 Posts iTrader: (0)	[HOW TO] Swap the microphone from left to right Well it didn't take long before I got the drill to the Civ... The idea is that the microphone for the Voice Control and the HFT is mounted on the left. It's not the best position and sometimes people you phone complain of muffled speech. So I've moved it from the left to the right to see if it makes it any better. It certainly sounds clearer when stationary, but I've yet to test it on the move. Pop off the grey cover with your fingers (insert at the lower end), then unscrew the 2 screws. The mic is on the left and you can easily unclip it: IMG_6276.jpg On the back, unplug the green connector: IMG_6278.jpg Then remove the other half of the green connector by poking in a small flat head screwy: IMG_6279.jpg With the connector off you can now unclip the shiny black cover (two clips at the top) pictured below removed. You can then remove the mic and clip the shiny black cover back on: IMG_6280.jpg Use a 2mm drill and drill lots of holes. I did it in the same pattern as the left, but at the top (what will be rearmost): IMG_6281.jpg The finished new holes: IMG_6282.jpg On the rear I've removed a plastic post to allow the mic to fit in it's new position: IMG_6283.jpg Now I've reconnected the mic and stuck it to the hole on right using a bit of double sided number plate sticky (nice and sticky and thick and foamy). EDIT 31/7/06 The "CivPilot mod". Put the mic in with the wires on the right hand side - it is directional and it will pick up your voice better this way. See posts below for full details. IMG_6286.jpg The green connector is now the wrong way round, but I've put it loosely where it was and taped it into position. It's a tight fit in there when you put it back, so it needs to be in that position: IMG_6289.jpg Poke it all back in - when you do, make sure the clips at the top re-engage into the roof - keep it pushed up (and engaged) while you do the two screws back up: IMG_6290.jpg Admire your first modification, knowing that it can all go back to standard if needed: IMG_6291.jpg Usual disclaimer: it's all your fault, not mine.