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Maintenance
This chapter describes basic maintenance procedures you can perform on the PXIe-1073 chassis.
Caution
Disconnect the power cables prior to servicing the chassis.
Service Interval
Clean dust from the chassis exterior (and interior) as needed, based on the operating
environment. Periodic cleaning increases reliability and cooling performance.
Preparation
The information in this chapter is designed for use by qualified service personnel. Read the
Read
Me First: Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility
document included with your kit before
attempting any procedures in this chapter.
Caution
Many components within the chassis are susceptible to static discharge
damage. Service the chassis only in a static-free environment. Observe standard
handling precautions for static-sensitive devices while servicing the chassis. Always
wear a grounded wrist strap or equivalent while servicing the chassis.
Cleaning
Caution
Always
disconnect the AC power cable before cleaning or servicing the
chassis.
Cleaning procedures consist of exterior and interior cleaning of the chassis. Refer to your
module user documentation for information on cleaning individual CompactPCI or PXI
modules.
Interior Cleaning
Use a dry, low-velocity stream of air to clean the interior of the chassis. Use a soft-bristle brush
for cleaning around components.