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Objective
Replace the original XPS CPU board (90027567) with the QNX CPU board (E4797x).
Necessary Equipment
• 1 QNX CPU board (E4797x)
• 1 ribbon cable (E4770x)
• 4 cable ties
1. Remove the XPS Cover
1. Turn the power off the XPS controller
2. Disconnect all power and stage cables from the XPS.
3. Remove the 3 Phillips screws; one at center-rear, the other two, under the rear-corners. If rack mounting brackets are
installed, remove the brackets first.
4. Remove the cover by sliding it towards the back by approx. 1 inch and then lifting it straight up.
QNX Upgrade Kit
Installation of the XPS-QKIT
Screw
Locations
Bottom
Foot
Inside view of an XPS.
CPU board
(90027567)
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Table of Contents
Summary of Contents for Newport QNX Upgrade Kit
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Page 1: Necessary Equipment
QNX Upgrade Kit Installation of the XPS-QKIT Objective Replace the original XPS CPU board (90027567) with the QNX CPU board (E4797x). Necessary Equipment • 1 QNX CPU board (E4797x) • 1 ribbon cable (E4770x) • 4 cable ties 1. Remove the XPS Cover 1. - Page 2 QNX Upgrade Kit Installation of the XPS-QKIT 2. Removing the CPU Board (90027567) WARNING Before handling any circuit board, electrically ground yourself properly using a grounding wrist strap! Otherwise, static electricity can damage the components on the board. The CPU board is held by 3 screws (3x6) and a retention bracket.
- Page 3 QNX Upgrade Kit Installation of the XPS-QKIT WARNING Be careful with handling cables and connectors. If you suspect a cable may be damaged after handling, replace it with a new cable. Supply 4-Pin Cable 3. Vertically pull the CPU board and remove it from the XPS.
- Page 4 QNX Upgrade Kit Installation of the XPS-QKIT 2. The COM1 port cable (E4421x) is attached with cable ties at 2 locations: one is on the power supply partition, and the second is near the XPS-RC PCB (E3776x). 3. Cut these 2 cable ties with care.
- Page 5 QNX Upgrade Kit Installation of the XPS-QKIT 5. Installation of the Replacement QNX CPU Board (E4797x) 1. Position the CPU board above its slot to enable easy cable connections. Do not insert into the slot yet. 2. Connect the DiskOnModule to the Molex connector.
- Page 6 QNX Upgrade Kit Installation of the XPS-QKIT 6. Insert the QNX CPU board in the ISA and PCI slot. You may need some effort to fully seat the board. CAUTION Be careful not to pinch any cables while inserting the QNX CPU board in the ISA and PCI slot.
- Page 7 QNX Upgrade Kit Installation of the XPS-QKIT 6. Replace the XPS Cover Follow the steps in the reverse order from Section 1 to replace and secure the cover. Page 7 / 7 EDH0323En1012 – 08/152...
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