
41CL User Manual
© 2019, Systemyde International Corporation
9
Getting Started
The 41CL circuit board is designed to be a drop-in replacement for the original CPU
circuit board, and the installation is not difficult. However, certain precautions must be
taken to prevent damage to both old and new circuitry.
All integrated circuits are susceptible to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). If
you have access to an electrostatically protected work area by all means use it. If not,
make sure that you ground yourself immediately before starting the installation process.
The best way to keep from generating a static charge is to not move around while
working, so make sure you have everything required before starting the process.
Do not
touch exposed conductors, and handle both the original CPU circuit board and the
41CL circuit board by the edges.
The 41CL circuit board has a 2mm space around the
edges devoid of circuitry or components to facilitate handling in this manner.
Tools required for the installation are a small Phillips-head screwdriver, an Xacto knife or
similar, a pair of tweezers, and a small flashlight.
Installing the 41CL circuit board
Follow the steps below to perform the installation:
1.
Read through all of these instructions before starting the installation process, to make
sure that you understand each step.
We are not responsible if you damage or ruin
your calculator or the 41CL circuit board while attempting this installation.
2.
Verify that your calculator is one that has a CPU circuit board. Only calculators with
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Remove the battery case, by first sliding the case towards the top of the calculator until
the bottom end of the battery case pops free. Install fresh batteries.
4.
Carefully remove the four rubber feet, using a pointed knife to pry up one corner of a
foot and a pair of tweezers to lift the foot from the case. Be careful not to damage the
feet, as replacements are difficult to find. They are attached to the calculator body
using double-sided tape which can usually be reused.