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Removing and replacing Fiery X3eTY2 components
Interface board
The interface board is installed in the PCI1 connector on the motherboard, and is used
to process image data from the Fiery X3eTY2 to the MFP. Use the following procedures
to remove and replace the interface board.
to process image data from the Fiery X3eTY2 to the MFP. Use the following procedures
to remove and replace the interface board.
T
O
REMOVE
THE
INTERFACE
BOARD
1.
Access and open the Fiery X3eTY2, as described on page 6.
2.
Remove the two mounting screws that secure the interface board to the side of the
Fiery X3eTY2 pan. Then remove the screw that secures the interface board to the board
guide (see Figure H).
Fiery X3eTY2 pan. Then remove the screw that secures the interface board to the board
guide (see Figure H).
Set aside the screws so that you can replace them later.
F
IGURE
H
Removing the interface board
3.
Remove the interface board from its connector on the motherboard.
Grasp the board at the front and back edge and gently pull the board straight out of its
connector on the motherboard. Make sure that the interface connector clears the cutout
in the pan.
connector on the motherboard. Make sure that the interface connector clears the cutout
in the pan.
Place the board on an antistatic surface.
Mounting
screws
screws
Interface board
Board guide
and screw
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T
O
PREPARE
A
REPLACEMENT
INTERFACE
BOARD
If you are replacing the interface board with a new one, you must transfer the security
chip from the old board to the new board. If you fail to transfer the security chip before
installing the new MFP interface board, the Fiery X3eTY2 will lose optional software
features such as Secure Erase, as well as any third-party fonts installed by the customer.
chip from the old board to the new board. If you fail to transfer the security chip before
installing the new MFP interface board, the Fiery X3eTY2 will lose optional software
features such as Secure Erase, as well as any third-party fonts installed by the customer.
1.
Use a PROM extractor to remove the security chip from socket U2 on the old interface
board (see Figure I).
board (see Figure I).
F
IGURE
I
Detail of interface board (component side)
2.
Inspect the security chip and carefully straighten any bent pins with needlenose pliers.
Interface connector
To PCI1 on motherboard
Security chip (U2)
Mounting bracket
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Removing and replacing Fiery X3eTY2 components
3.
Unpack the replacement interface board, and install the security chip in socket U2 on
the new board.
the new board.
N
OTE
:
Be sure to align the small notch in the security chip with the notch in the outline
that appears inside socket U2 (see Figure J). If you install the security chip incorrectly,
you may corrupt the security chip and/or the interface board.
you may corrupt the security chip and/or the interface board.
F
IGURE
J
Aligning the security chip
Proceed to “To replace the interface board”.
U2
Security chip
Align notches
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T
O
REPLACE
THE
INTERFACE
BOARD
N
OTE
:
If you are replacing the old MFP interface board with a new board, make sure that
you have transferred the security chip and installed the mounting bracket as described in
“To prepare a replacement interface board” on page 14.
“To prepare a replacement interface board” on page 14.
1.
Carefully lower the interface board into the pan.
Fit the board’s interface connector through the cutout in the Fiery X3eTY2 pan.
2.
Firmly seat the interface board in connector PCI1 on the motherboard.
The component side of the board should face away from the CPU cooling assembly.
The interface board connector is keyed to fit only one way.
The interface board connector is keyed to fit only one way.
3.
Replace the two mounting screws that you removed earlier.
Insert the mounting screws through the Fiery X3eTY2 pan and into the holes on the
board mounting bracket (see Figure H on page 13). Tighten the screws completely to
secure the board to the pan.
board mounting bracket (see Figure H on page 13). Tighten the screws completely to
secure the board to the pan.
4.
Reassemble the Fiery X3eTY2 and verify its functionality (see page 42).
Dual in-line memory module (DIMM)
Each dual in-line memory module (DIMM) is held in place by levers at each end of the
DIMM socket. The motherboard contains two DIMM sockets (DIMM1 and DIMM2).
DIMM socket. The motherboard contains two DIMM sockets (DIMM1 and DIMM2).
The standard configuration is 256MB installed in socket DIMM2.
When installing DIMMs of different capacities, install the lower-capacity DIMM in
socket DIMM2.
socket DIMM2.
Approved DIMMs are available from your authorized service support center.
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