Thermo Scientific TSQ 8000 Evo Hardware Manual page 324

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Advanced Troubleshooting
Replacing the Boards in the TSQ 8000 Evo Instrument
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11. Incrementally, and very carefully, disconnect the PC communication board from the
controller interface board by separating the two connectors. Inspect the pins to be certain
they are not bent.
CAUTION INSTRUMENT DAMAGE: Be careful not to exert too much pressure when
separating these boards. Flexing the boards will cause damage.
Figure 321. Replacing the PC Communication Board and Controller Interface Board
Ethernet
Cable
Connector
Connectors
12. Reattach the existing or new PC communication board to the existing or new controller
interface board. Be careful not to bend the pins.
13. Inspect the boards from multiple angles to ensure all pins are inserted into the connectors.
It is possible to shift the board and miss a row of pins when you plug the boards together.
14. Reconnect the Ethernet cable to the controller interface board.
Controller
Interface
Board
PC Communication
Board
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