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- Page 1 DIGITAL Personal Workstation 433 a Upgrade Guide Part Number: EK–ALMIA–KU. A01 April 1997 Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard, Massachusetts...
- Page 2 April 1997 Digital Equipment Corporation makes no representations that the use of its products in the manner described in this publication will not infringe on existing or future patent rights, nor do the descriptions contained in this publication imply the granting of licenses to make, use, or sell equipment or software in accordance with the description.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents The 433 a Upgrade Overview ..........................1–1 Kit Components ....................... 1–1 Upgrade Procedures ......................1–2 Installation..........................1–2 Figures Figure 1-1 Unlocking and Removing the System Cover ......... 1–3 Figure 1-2 Removing the MLB ................1–4 Figure 1-3 Installing the Memory................1–5 Figure 1-4 Installing the New MLB ............... - Page 5 Preface Welcome This manual describes the upgrade of your DIGITAL Personal Workstation Model 180i, 200i, or 200i(2) to a DIGITAL Personal Workstation Model 433a by replacing the Main Logic Board (MLB). Audience If you are converting your DIGITAL Personal Workstation Model 180i, 200i, or 200i(2) to a DIGITAL Personal Workstation Model 433a, the information included here is helpful to you.
- Page 6 Conventions This guide uses the following conventions: Example Description Monospaced text indicates file names, path names, c:\windows directories, or screen text. Each operating system has its own specific syntax. [Enter] Square brackets surrounding text represent a key on the keyboard. [Ctrl]+[R] A plus sign indicates that you press both the keys shown at the same time.
- Page 7 Light-emitting diode. Media adapter unit. An Mb suffix to a numerical value indicates size in megabits (for example, 10 Mb). A megabit equals 1,048,576 bits. A MB suffix to a numerical value indicates size in megabytes (for example, 550 MB). A megabyte equals 1,048,576 bytes.
- Page 8 Special Notices This guide uses four kinds of notices to emphasize specific information. _______________________ WARNING__________________________ A WARNING indicates the presence of a hazard that can cause personal injury. ___________________________________________________________ ________________________ CAUTION __________________________ A CAUTION indicates the presence of a hazard that can damage hardware or corrupt software.
- Page 9 Additional Information Resources You may wish to consult the following information resources on your DIGITAL Personal Workstation which were included in your original your DIGITAL Personal Workstation documentation kit: • Quick Setup Guide (order number ER-B30WW-IM. A01) presents a graphical overview of the DIGITAL Personal Workstation system installation.
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Page 11: The 433 A Upgrade
Kit Components The kit for conversion of a DIGITAL Personal Workstation Model 180i, 200i, or 200i(2) to a DIGITAL Personal Workstation Model 433a is shown in Table 1-1. For further information, see the DIGITAL Systems and Options Catalog (SOC). Table 1-1 SN-PBXBA-CA Kit List... -
Page 12: Upgrade Procedures
___________________________________________________________ To convert your DIGITAL Personal Workstation Model 180i, 200i, or 200i(2) to a DIGITAL Personal Workstation Model 433a, follow these procedures: 1. Backup all applications and data. 2. Shut down your system and all peripheral devices. -
Page 13: Figure 1-1 Unlocking And Removing The System Cover
The 433 a Upgrade 5. Locate and loosen the three thumb screws that fasten the system cover to the rear panel (see Figure 1-1). Place your thumbs on the upper corners of the system cover, pull back on the cover, and slide the cover back and away from the system enclosure. Then lift the cover up and away from the system. -
Page 14: Figure 1-2 Removing The Mlb
The 433 a Upgrade ________________________ CAUTION __________________________ To avoid static discharge damage to sensitive components, wear the wrist grounding strap provided in your kit. ___________________________________________________________ 6. Remove the keyboard, mouse, and any other external cables attached to the MLB, and release the two MLB-retaining clips on top of the MLB. -
Page 15: Figure 1-3 Installing The Memory
The 433 a Upgrade 11. To add memory modules (DIMMs), refer to Figure 1-3 as you perform the following steps: š a) Install the DIMM straight into the socket. Position the DIMM so that both the ™ retaining clips at the socket ends engage. Pay close attention to the keying on the DIMM and the socket. -
Page 16: Figure 1-4 Installing The New Mlb
The 433 a Upgrade 12. Hold onto either end of the new MLB as you slide it down into the system chassis. See Figure 1-4. 13. Carefully seat the new MLB onto the connectors inside the system chassis. 14. Lock the MLB-retaining clips over the MLB to secure it. 15. -
Page 17: Figure 1-5 Moving The Power Cable
ML014013 Figure 1-5 Moving the Power Cable 15. To replace the speed button with the new 433a speed button, you must first remove the front bezel. Refer to Figure 1-6 and follow these steps: a) From the top of the workstation, looking down toward the bottom of the front of the chassis, view the two tabs from the front bezel that hold the bezel in place and secure it to the chassis. -
Page 18: Figure 1-6 Replacing The Speed Button
The 433 a Upgrade ML014000 Figure 1-6 Replacing the Speed Button e) From the inside of the bezel, compress the tabs on the speed button and slide it through the bezel to the front. f) To install the new speed button, reverse the procedure above. 1–8 DIGITAL Personal Workstation... -
Page 19: Figure 1-7 Replacing The Cover
The 433 a Upgrade 16. Line up the flanges on the inside of the bottom-left portion of the cover so that they overlap the edge of the chassis body. (See Figure 1-7.) 17. Slide the cover forward to secure it into place. Fasten the system cover with the three thumbscrews provided.
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