NAD VM130 Upgrade Procedure

NAD
VM130 Upgrade procedure
Tools Required
A Phillips precision screwdriver
B Phillips screwdriver
C ESD Strap
D Small forceps or tweezers
E Serial Cable (for firmware updating)
Http:/ /tinyurl. com/h 7hq29n
F PC for firmware installation
(or Mac running a windows emulator)
G Firmware {link from toolkit}
H Install video {link from toolkit}
Steps
1. Switch OFF the receivers rear panel POWER switch and unplug the power cable.
2. Remove the side and rear panel screws from the top cover. (see Photo 1)
3. Lift at the rear of the top cover and slide back and off to remove the cover.
4. Ground yourself and to discharge any ESD (Electrostatic discharge) by touching the receivers rear
chassis. Attach an
ESD wrist strap to the chassis to prevent any ESD damage.
5. Remove the rear panel screws that secure HOM I
I
DSP Board Assembly) (see Photo 2)
6. Slide out the HOM I
I
DSP board assembly.
7. Remove the screws above
I
below the HDMI Connectors from the rear panel plate . You will need to
reuse these screws (see photo 3)
8. Remove the screws above
I
below the SPIDIF connectors from the rear panel plate. You will need
to reuse these screws as well
9. Remove the screws from the standoffs that attach the HOM I board to the DSP board. (See photo 4)
10. Install the HOM I board to the DSP board
11. Remove the yellow tape covering the HOM I Board GOLD contacts from the card edge.
12. Install the new back plate to the HOM I
I
DSP boards
13. Reinstall the HOM I
I
DSP board assembly, and secure it to the chassis
14. Install the new back plate to the new HOM I board.
15. Install the new back plate to the existing audio board (photo 5)
16. Reinstall the top cover, screws, reconnect AC power cable and switch the rear panel
power ON:
17. Download the firmware from the receivers product page or link provided if you have not already
done so
18. Update the unit with the receivers firmware update, using the steps outlined in the video
instructions