Microchip Replacement Procedure - Jacuzzi LED Series Troubleshooting Manual

8.16 MicroChip Replacement Procedure

MicroChip Replacement Procedure
This instuction sheet outlines the procedure for replacing LED Circuit Board MicroChips.
Required Materials
A. Replacement MicroChip
CAUTION: To prevent static damage to the spa circuit board, always wear a grounded anti-static wrist
strap or touch the metal grounding lug on the spa load box to drain static from your body before
accessing the circuit board.
1. Remove power to spa.
2. Carefully remove the existing MicroChip from the circuit board using a commercial IC Chip Puller. Gently
rock the chip from side-to-side when pulling upward to remove from socket as illustrated (Figures 1-3).
Save the chip and return it to factory for warranty reinbursement.
Fig.1
3. The replacement MicroChip must be installed with the chip notch facing the socket notch on the circuit
board as illustrated (Figure 4). To install the replacement MicroChip, align one row of pins to the circuit
board socket holes as illustrated (Figure 5), then gently pivot the chip downward into the opposite row of
socket holes as illustrated (Figure 6). Visually inspect all MicroChip pins to ensure they are all centered
over their mating socket holes. Finally, press the chip downward (at the center) until all legs are firmly
seated into the socket as illustrated (Figure 6).
4. Apply power to spa and verify proper operation. Note: The topside Control Panel will briefly display the new
chip revision during the power-up sequence to confirm the replacement MicroChip is properly installed.
Fig. 4
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B. IC Chip Puller #6000-190
Fig. 2
Fig. 5
Fig. 3
Fig. 6