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    		       Advantage! 6xx/8xx Audio Failure

    PROBLEM

    The Advantage! 6xx/8xx system speaker or microphone may fail.

    CAUSE

    The exposed ground wire may have a potential short to the speaker signal
    cable.

    SOLUTION

    Return the system to an AST Authorized Service Center and request
    replacement part number 221469-001.

    PARTS REQUIRED

    221469-001    Cable Assy Mic/Spkr 8/10 Mor Temp

    SYSTEMS AFFECTED
    AST PART NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION

    501767-XXX      Advantage! 612 P/90
    501768-XXX      Advantage! 614 P/100
    501769-XXX      Advantage! 814 P/100
    501770-XXX      Advantage! 814 P/120
    501794-XXX      Advantage! 816 P/133
    501795-XXX      Advantage! 816SE P/133
    501829-XXX      Advantage! 810 P/75
    501855-XXX      Advantage! 612 P/75
    501856-XXX      Advantage! 812 P/100
    501965-XXX      Advantage! 626 P/133
    501969-XXX      Advantage! 628 P/133

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