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- Page 1 How to mount and unmount COM board Copyright 2021 © Embedded Artists AB How to mount and unmount a COM board...
- Page 2 Embedded Artists AB. Disclaimer Embedded Artists AB makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaim any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Information in this publication is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Embedded Artists AB.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Unfasten screws ................7 Remove board ................8 4 Mount COM board ..........9 Inspect gold fingers ............... 9 Insert COM board ................. 10 Fasten the board ................11 Use a heat sink ................12 Copyright 2021 © Embedded Artists AB Rev A... -
Page 4: Document Revision History
How to mount and unmount COM board Page 4 1 Document Revision History Revision Date Description 2021-10-06 First release Copyright 2021 © Embedded Artists AB Rev A... -
Page 5: Introduction
# This field illustrates user input on the target hardware, i.e., input given to the terminal attached to the COM Board This field is used to illustrate example code or excerpt from a document. This field is used to highlight important information Copyright 2021 © Embedded Artists AB Rev A... -
Page 6: Unmount Com Board
First make sure you work in an ESD safe environment placing the COM board on an anti-static mat. You should also have a wrist strap attached to your wrist and the anti-static mat. Figure 1 - Anti-static wrist strap Copyright 2021 © Embedded Artists AB Rev A... -
Page 7: Unfasten Screws
Begin with the two screws in the corners farthest away from the MXM3 connector. Then move on to the two inner screws. Figure 2 - Unfasten screws Copyright 2021 © Embedded Artists AB Rev A... -
Page 8: Remove Board
Release the COM board from the MXM3 connector with small movements and pull evenly in both corners as illustrated in the pictures below. When removed, you should put the COM board in an ESD bag or ESD safe environment immediately. Figure 3 - Release and remove board Copyright 2021 © Embedded Artists AB Rev A... -
Page 9: Mount Com Board
How to mount and unmount COM board Page 9 4 Mount COM board Inspect gold fingers Before you mount the COM board make sure there is no dust on the gold fingers. Figure 4 - Inspect gold fingers Copyright 2021 © Embedded Artists AB Rev A... -
Page 10: Insert Com Board
When evenly inserted the same area of the gold finger row can be seen in both ends of the MXM3 connector. Figure 5 - COM board at an angle (Note: not fully inserted) Copyright 2021 © Embedded Artists AB Rev A... -
Page 11: Fasten The Board
Tighten in a cross pattern, but don’t use too much force because it can damage the board. Figure 6 - Fasten board with screws Note: Be careful with the screwdriver. If it loose the grip on the screw it can easily damage components on the COM board. Copyright 2021 © Embedded Artists AB Rev A... -
Page 12: Use A Heat Sink
Alternatively use a thermal interface material (TIM) that is thicker and designed to absorb material expansion. Copyright 2021 © Embedded Artists AB Rev A...
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