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Service Guide: Fiery® ES IC-420
Replacing Parts
Checking Fiery ES internal connections
The most common causes of problems are faulty and loose connections. Before you conclude that any internal component
has failed, remove, inspect, and reseat all appropriate connections, and then verify that the problem still occurs.
To check cable connections
1
Access and open the Fiery ES (see
2
Place the Fiery ES on a flat surface so that the internal components are facing up.
3
Inspect the HDD data cable to make sure that it is intact and connected to the connector on the motherboard.
Faulty data cables are easily overlooked. Check the contact point between the cable and the connector to ensure that
they have not separated.
4
Make sure the DIMM is firmly inserted in the DIMM slot and the levers are holding the DIMM.
DIMM is angled when released from the slot.
5
Make sure that cables are firmly connected to the connectors on the motherboard.
Removing and replacing Fiery ES components
Before replacing costly components, be sure to verify the connections between the printer and the Fiery ES. Also, verify
the connections of each replaceable Fiery ES component. For more information about troubleshooting, see
.
The following sections describe how to remove and install replaceable parts on the Fiery ES:
•
Printer interface board
•
DIMM
•
Hard disk drive (HDD)
For information about replacing other components, see the documentation that accompanies your printer.
Note:
There may be tie-wraps used to secure the cables to the chassis. If necessary, cut these tie-wraps before removing the
components.
Important:
Before you touch any parts inside the Fiery ES, attach a grounding wrist strap. Touching the chassis also
discharges static electricity.
Important:
Be sure to use an ESD grounding wrist strap and follow standard ESD (electrostatic discharge)
precautions while performing these procedures. For details, see
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