Maintenance
and
Repair
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4.2.11.
Removing the LCD module
Before attempting this procedure, ensure that all external cables are disconnected from the unit
and the AccuVote-OS is powered off.
1) Remove the cover using the procedure previously described in
Removing the cover
. Position
the chassis with its front panel facing you.
2) Grip the ribbon cable connector on the left side of the LCD and remove it.
3) Using a small Phillips (+) screwdriver, loosen the two screws on one side of the LCD but do not
remove them.
4) Remove the remaining two screws on the other side of the LCD.
5) Gently free the LCD from its mounts. Place the LCD on a piece of conductive foam or other
static discharge safety material.
4.2.12.
Installing the LCD module
Before attempting this procedure, ensure that all external cables are disconnected from the unit
and the AccuVote-OS is powered off.
1) Place the LCD in position with the ribbon cable connector on the left hand side.
2) Slide the LCD under the two screw heads that are still threaded on one side of the LCD.
3) Thread the two remaining screws previously removed into the standoffs on the other side of
the LCD.
4) Using a small Phillips (+) screwdriver, tighten all four screws on the LCD.
5) Press the ribbon cable connector onto the header on the left hand side of the LCD.
6) Carefully fold any slack cable from the LCD module under the sheet metal frame on which the
LCD is mounted.
7) Gently clean the LCD glass with isopropyl alcohol on a soft cloth.
8) Replace the unit cover using the procedure previously described in
Replacing the cover
.
4.2.13.
Removing the printer
Before attempting this procedure, ensure that all external cables are disconnected from the unit
and the AccuVote-OS is powered off.
1) Remove the cover using the procedure previously described in
Removing the cover
. Position
the chassis with its front panel facing you.
2) Remove the paper from the printer by turning the printer thumb wheel counterclockwise until
the paper is completely removed from the printer.
3) Gently push on the end of the printer ribbon casing marked with the word PUSH, opposite the
thumb wheel, in order to remove the printer ribbon. Note the orientation of the printer ribbon
before removing.
4) Loosen and remove the screw located in the far right hand corner of the printer, under the
printer ribbon, used to connect the printer to the metal frame. Use a small Philips (+) screwdriver.
5) Loosen but do not remove the two screws on the side of the printer facing you using a small
Philips (+) screwdriver.
6) Slide the printer assembly backwards and out of the metal frame on which the assembly is
mounted.