1. Prepare an area near the system where you can place system
components during the upgrade.
2. Perform an orderly shutdown of the system.
3. Turn the upper key switch on the front control panel to the Off (0)
position.
4. Pull the circuit breaker on the AC power controller to the Off position.
The AC power controller is at the bottom rear of the cabinet.
5. Unplug system power cord; wait 2 minutes for capacitors to discharge.
6. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the ground straps from the doors.
Remove the doors from the cabinet and set them aside.
7. Remove the screws and drop the I/O bulkhead tray to expose the card
cages.
8. As you work, save all screws that you remove.
Table 1–3: Tools and Supplies Required
Item
Description
VAXBI tool kit
A2-M1094-10
Torque screwdriver, 11/32" nutdriver, large Phillips and flat screw-
drivers, small Phillips screwdriver with magnetic tip
Other tools
3/8", 5/16", and 11/32" nutdrivers, pliers, 7/16" socket wrench, flash-
light
ESD boxes
Antistatic boxes; correct box for each module to be removed from the
XMI-1 card cage
Specifications and Preparation
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