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Model 9139B Probe Card Adapter Instructions
Replacing a pogo pin socket
If a pogo pin breaks off in a socket or if the pin becomes lodged in a socket, the pogo pin socket can
be replaced.
Hazardous voltages may be present on an installed probe card even after the output is
disconnected, that if contacted, may cause personal injury or death.
To replace a socket:
1. Follow the steps in
card adapter.
2. Locate the defective pogo pin or socket assembly.
3. Locate the pad where the defective socket is soldered to the motherboard. This pad is on the
probe-ring side of the motherboard (refer to the figure in
components
4. Desolder the socket from the probe-ring side of the motherboard.
Do not apply excessive heat when desoldering the socket. Excessive heat can melt the
retention ring of the probe card adapter.
5. Push the end of the desoldered socket that protrudes through the motherboard and remove it by
pulling on the other side with a pair of needle-nose pliers.
6. Pull the socket out of its hole in the retention ring.
7. Remove residual solder from the hole of the solder pad.
8. Insert the small end of the replacement socket into the hole located in the retention ring (see the
figure in
9. Slide the socket into the hole until the bottom of the socket is flush with the surface of the
retention ring (pogo pin not installed in the socket).
10. Confirm that the socket is installed properly (see the figure in
The small end of the socket protrudes through the hole on the motherboard. The open end of the
socket is flush with the surface of the retainer ring.
11. Solder the socket to the pad located on the motherboard.
9139B-901-01 Rev. A / January 2019
Mechanical disassembly
(on page 2-1)).
Replacing pogo pins
(on page 4-4)).
(on page 4-2) to disassemble the probe
Probe card adapter standard
Replacing pogo pins
Section 4: Maintenance
(on page 4-4)).
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