ETC ColorSource Manual

Opening a ColorSource AV Console for Repair or Troubleshooting

Purposes

This article will describe how to open the ColorSource console to access various boards, wire harnesses, and test points

inside the console

The information in this post is provided to assist in troubleshooting. Perform

work at your own risk. ENSURE ANY POWER FROM DEVICES HAS BEEN

DISCONNECTED BEFORE SERVICING ANY EQUIPMENT. If you do not feel

comfortable performing the work, please contact us or your local service

center. Be aware that ETC and its Affiliates are not responsible for any

damage or injury caused by service of our products by anyone other than us

or our authorized service providers, and such damage is excluded from the

product's warranty.

Set up a clean, well-lit work area and take appropriate ESD (Electro-Static Discharge) precautions

• Philips #1 Screwdriver

• Tweezers (may be required)

• Small containers for loose screws

1. Disconnect all cables and USB peripherals from the rear panel. Place the ColorSource console upside

down on a flat surface

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Updated: Fri, 17 Sep 2021 16:16:14 GMT

Table of Contents

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Page 1 Opening a ColorSource AV Console for Repair or Troubleshooting Purposes This article will describe how to open the ColorSource console to access various boards, wire harnesses, and test points inside the console The information in this post is provided to assist in troubleshooting. Perform work at your own risk.
Page 2 3. Remove the screws from the back panel (the side with the DMX port(s)). Remove the curved bottom panel and set aside a. 20-fader consoles will have (8) screws b. 40-fader consoles will have (10) screws 4. Perform any needed repairs/troubleshooting https://support.etcconnect.com/ETC/Consoles/ColorSource/ColorSource_20_and_40_AV/Opening_a_ColorSource_AV_Cons… Updated: Fri, 17 Sep 2021 16:16:14 GMT Powered by...
Page 3 Note that the longer screws should be reinstalled in the middle (3) or (4) screw holes. Installing these screws in any other place can damage the fader board or the control board Parts ETC Part Numbers Short Screws: HWM1169 Long Screws: HWM2108 https://support.etcconnect.com/ETC/Consoles/ColorSource/ColorSource_20_and_40_AV/Opening_a_ColorSource_AV_Cons…...