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Troubleshooting Information - Removal/Installation of Major Assemblies -
Full MAXX
Megatouch MAXX Technical Reference Manual
Motherboard Removal
1. Turn off and unplug the game.
2. Unlock and remove the lid.
3. Unscrew the 2 thumbnuts and remove the electronics box access panel at the rear of the
game. You will need to unplug the 2 fan power connectors in order to completely remove the
panel. Also remove the black plate along the bottom of the game. See Figure 1.
4. Use the
Motherboard Diagrams
section to determine the board type in your game, then discon-
nect all connections to the board. NOTE: Be sure to read the Motherboard Handling Precau-
tions before handling the board.
5. Remove the 4 nuts on the monitor side of the electronics box and remove the motherboard.
Insert the board into an anti-static bag for storage.
Motherboard Installation
1. Place the new motherboard in the game and secure it with the 4 nuts.
2. Reconnect all connections to the motherboard.
3. Replace the back plate along the bottom of the game, then reconnect the 2 fan power connec-
tors and replace the electronics box access panel. Secure the panel with the 2 thumbnuts.
See Figure 1.
4. Replace and lock the lid.
5. Plug in and turn on the game.
Hard Drive Removal
1. Turn off and unplug the game.
2. Unlock and remove the lid.
3. Unscrew the 2 thumbnuts and remove the electronics box access panel at the rear of the
game. You will need to unplug the 2 fan power connectors in order to completely remove the
panel. Also remove the black plate along the bottom of the game. See Figure 1.
4. Remove the 6 screws (3 per side, see Figure 2) fastening the electronics box to the game
chassis, then slide the box towards you and disconnect all necessary harnesses until you can
completely remove the box and access the hard drive. Remember which harnesses were
disconnected.
5. Loosen the 4 screws (2 on each side) fastening the 2 hard drive mounting brackets to the
electronics box until you’re able to slide the brackets away from the box. See Figure 3.
6. Remove the 4 screws and shoulder washers securing the hard drive to the mounting brackets
and remove the drive. Also remove the 2 screws (1 per side) fastening the cable clamp to the
drive. See Figure 3.
7. Unplug the 4-pin power connector and the ribbon cable from the hard drive. See Figure 3.
ATTENTION:
OBSERVE PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING ELECTROSTATIC DEVICES
Removal/Installation of Major Assemblies -
Full MAXX
