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Service Guide: Fiery Central Solo for KM
Introduction
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Never alter an existing network without permission.
The FC Solo will probably be connected to an existing Local Area Network (LAN) based on Ethernet hardware.
The network is the link between the customer’s computer, existing laser printers, and other prepress equipment.
Never disturb the LAN by breaking or making a network connection, altering termination, installing or removing
networking hardware or software, or shutting down networked devices without the knowledge and explicit
permission of the system or network administrator or the shop supervisor.
Creating an ESD safe environment
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Follow standard ESD (electrostatic discharge) precautions while working on the internal components of the FC
Solo.
Static is always a concern when servicing electronic devices. It is highly unlikely that the area around the FC Solo is
static-free. Carpeting, leather-soled shoes, synthetic clothing fibers, silks, and plastics may generate a static charge
of more than 10,000 volts. Static discharge is capable of destroying the circuits etched in silicon microchips, or
dramatically shortening their life span. By observing standard precautions, you may avoid extra service calls and
save the cost of a new board.
When possible, work on a ground-connected antistatic mat. Wear an antistatic grounding strap, grounded at the
same place as the antistatic mat. If that is not possible, do the following:
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Attach a grounding strap to your wrist. Attach the other end to a good ground.
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When you unpack the FC Solo from the carton for the first time, touch a metal area of the FC Solo to discharge the
static on your body.
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Before you remove any of the FC Solo panels and handle internal components, touch a metal part of the FC Solo.
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Leave new electronic components inside their antistatic bags until you are ready to install them. When you remove
components from an antistatic bag, place them on a grounded antistatic surface, component-side up.
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When you remove an electronic component, place it in an antistatic bag immediately. Do not walk across a carpet
or vinyl floor while carrying an unprotected board.
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During service to the motherboard, avoid using excessive force and always place the motherboard on a grounded,
nonmetallic, static-free surface. Never allow any metal to touch the solder contacts on the underside of the
motherboard, especially beneath the battery socket. Improper handling can short-circuit and permanently damage
the motherboard.
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Handle printed circuit boards by their opposing edges only and avoid touching the contacts on the edge of the
board.
Tools you will need
To service the FC Solo, the following tools and parts are required:
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ESD wrist grounding strap and antistatic mat
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Flathead screwdriver