Symptom(s)
The clips on the RM730 RM760 RM780 RSM (Remote Speaker Mic) experienced breakage specifically the clip part number PMLN8121A.
Issue
- The RSM clips, part number PMLN8121A, are breaking.
Environment
- Product: Low Profile Swivel Clip
- Part number: PMLN8121A / PMLN8121 A
- Product: RM730 RSM
- Part number: PMMN4131A / PMMN4131 A
- Product: RM760 RSM
- Part number: PMMN4140A / PMMN4140 A
- Product: RM780 RSM
- Part number: PMMN4128A / PMMN4128 A
Resolution
The Radio Speaker Microphone (RSM) clip has been updated with a new plastic material to better resist chemical exposure and contamination.
This modification has been implemented in all affected RSM units starting with Date Code 01/25 (Week 01, Year 2025) and in all models produced thereafter.
MSI will replace RSM Clips (PMLN8121A) free of charge that break within the 12-month warranty period. For international customers please contact your regional Customer Care team and reference KB0035560 to initiate replacements. If you are in the NALA Region contact Order Management by calling 800 MSI HELP (1-800-674-4357) and reference KB0035560 to initiate replacements.
Once the replacement RSM Clips are received , utilize the following steps to detach the broken clip from the RSM and attach the new clip to the RSM.
Procedure for replacing the clip:
Detached the clip from the RSM
Tool needed – a small flat head screw driver
Step 1: Turn the swivel clip to a horizontal position. You will see the metal latch.
Step 2: Gently insert the screw driver under the metal latch.
Step 3: Lift the metal latch and push the clip down.
Attached the clip to the RSM
Step 1: Align the clip and the RSM following the arrow on the RSM, and the clip is pointed in the same direction
Step 2: Put the clip into the slots.
Take note that the clip is blocking part of the back label.
Step 3: Push the clip up and there should be a loud click sound when the clip is properly inserted to the RSM.
Take note that the clip is no longer blocking the label.