Valleylab Force FX-8C, Service Manual

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Front Panel Replacement
7-10 Force FX-8C Service Manual
(3)
Disconnect the membrane display ribbon cable from the Display
board.
(4)
Disconnect the grounding clips from each side of the bezel by
sliding the clips away from the bezel until they are loose and held
only by the Display board.
B.
Remove the REM module and reinstall it on the new front panel.
(1)
Remove the two screws that secure the REM module to the front
panel. Then, remove the bracket that covers the REM module and
remove the REM module.
(2)
From inside the new front panel, insert the REM module into the
front panel opening.
(3)
Place the bracket over the REM module and install the two screws
that secure the module to the new front panel.
C.
Remove the power switch and reinstall it on the new front panel.
(1)
Inside the front panel, press the four tabs that secure the power
switch and push the switch (and connected cable) out the opening.
(2)
Outside the new front panel, route the power switch cable through
the power switch opening.
(3)
Position the power switch with the On (|) switch above the Off ( O )
switch. Press to snap the switch into place.
D.
Install the Display board on the new front panel.
(1)
Connect the membrane keyboard ribbon cable to the Display
board.
(2)
Connect the CEM switch cable to the Display board.
(3)
Connect the grounding clips to each side of the bezel by sliding the
clips toward the bezel until they are snug.
(4)
Position the Display board over the front panel posts and install
the four screws that secure the board to the front panel.
Step 3 – Install the Front Panel Assembly
A.
Position the front panel assembly in front of the chassis and carefully
slide it into the electrical contacts on the Power Supply/RF board.
B.
Install the four screws that secure the front panel to the chassis.
C.
Connect the REM wires to the Power Supply/RF board.
(1)
Connect the white wires with the 2-pin nonlocking connector to
J15.
(2)
Connect the red wires with the 2-pin locking connector to J17.
D.
Connect the power switch cable to J10 on the Power Supply/RF board.
E.
Connect the Display board ribbon cable to the Control board and lock
the connector.
F.
Position the cover above the chassis and slide it down. Install the five
screws that secure the cover to the chassis.