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Installing a GX97028 Replacement Power Supply
This guide describes how to install a GX97028 replacement power supply into MTS GX7000/10,
GX7100/10, GX7200/10, GX7300/10 revision C or higher, GX7600/10 and GX7800 chassis. The
replacement power supply utilizes a 24-Pin ATX plug connector while the MTS backplane for
certain models utilize a 20-Pin ATX socket connector.
Relevant Information
The ATX power supply provided will have a 24-pin connector that will be plugged into the
backplane of the chassis models listed above. The ATX Power Supply Connector (labeled CN1)
depicted in Figure 1 will have pins one through three marked with raised bars on the connector
housing: one bar for pin 1, two bars for pin 2 and three bars for pin 3. On the reverse side of
this connector, you will see the latch and a green control line.
Required Equipment
A Phillips and Torx-10 screw driver will be necessary for opening the chassis.
RTV silicone adhesive (DOW 3145 or equivalent) and nylon tie wraps will be necessary to secure
connectors and cables within the chassis.
It may be necessary to obtain a 2-way Internal Power Y splitter cable depending on the chassis
configuration. See step 4 of Installation Process for more details.
It is advised to have the proper ESD equipment during the entire process.
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Figure 1: 24 Pin ATX Power Supply Connector (CN1 Front & Back)
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Summary of Contents for Marvin GX97028
- Page 1 Installing a GX97028 Replacement Power Supply This guide describes how to install a GX97028 replacement power supply into MTS GX7000/10, GX7100/10, GX7200/10, GX7300/10 revision C or higher, GX7600/10 and GX7800 chassis. The replacement power supply utilizes a 24-Pin ATX plug connector while the MTS backplane for certain models utilize a 20-Pin ATX socket connector.
- Page 2 Opening the Chassis 1. Turn-off and remove power from the chassis. 2. Remove the bumpers from the back of the chassis using the Torx-10 screw driver. Note Figure 2 below. Also note that the bumpers are keyed and their locations should be noted and retained for reinstallation.
- Page 3 Removing the Power Supply 1. Disconnect the ATX plug connector(s) from the backplane. Note Figure 4 above. 2. Disconnect the PPC power supply connector(s) from bridge board(s). Note Figure 5 below. 3. Disconnect the power supply from all peripherals and remove any nylon tie wraps that are used to secure the cables to the bottom panel of the chassis.
- Page 4 Power Supply Connectors Chassis ATX Connector Both DVD/CD on Backplane Bridges Drive, HDD Gx700x ATX Connector Both on Backplane Bridges Gx701x ATX Connector DVD/CD on Backplane Drive Gx710x ATX Connector on Backplane Gx711x ATX Connector DVD/CD Connector on on Backplane Drive Gx720x Backplane...
- Page 5 4. Connect CN3 of the Power Supply to P6 Connector on the bridge or to the connector specified in Table 1 above. The P6 connector on the backplane is shown in Figure 3 above. It is necessary to apply RTV adhesive on the seam where the two connectors attach to secure the connection.
- Page 6 Closing the Chassis 1. Place the top shell onto the chassis. Slide the lip under the front making sure to keep alignment with the side panel and bumper screw holes. 2. Screw in the 10 side panel screws onto the chassis (5 on each side) using the Phillips screw driver.
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