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Advanced Troubleshooting
Replacing Components of the Ion Source
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4. Twist off each source-repeller thumbscrew one at a time to prevent the repeller plate from
falling out.
Figure 162. Replacing the Source-Repeller Thumbscrews
5. Remove the thumbscrew-repeller spacers from the thumbscrews and replace them.
Figure 163. Replacing the Thumbscrew-Repeller Spacers
Note When reattaching the spacers, make sure they fit into the grooves on the
thumbscrews. Also, do not over-tighten the thumbscrews or it may crack the spacers.
6. Reattach the source-repeller thumbscrews to the spacers.
7. Reattach the manifold door and the four screws.
8. Restart your system by following the instructions in
Source-Repeller
Thumbscrews
Thumbscrew-Repeller
Spacers
"Restarting the System" on
Thermo Scientific
page 145.