Replacing A Targa Card - Pinnacle Systems Deko1000 Technical Reference And Service Manual

Replacing A TARGA Card

Important: Remove a TARGA card only if directed to do so by a Pinnacle Systems Customer Support
representative.
There may be up to two TARGA cards within a Deko1000 or Deko550 Workstation. If a TARGA
card needs to be replaced, the Inflexion I/O Diagnostic application (refer to Chapter 4:
Troubleshooting) would have identified the one that needs to be replaced. For systems with more
than one TARGA card, the first TARGA card will be seated in the slot closest to the SVGA card.
Refer to Figure 5-1 for TARGA card locations, and Figure 5-2 for TARGA card identification.
1. Shut down the computer and turn off the monitor.
Shut down the computer by going to the Start menu and selecting Shut Down (Start menu
>> Shut Down). Turn off the monitor after you are sure the computer has powered down.
Important: Do not attempt to open the computer while the computer is turned on. If you think the
computer is in sleep mode press the power button in front of the computer to wake it, and then shut
down the computer.
2. Remove all cables from the back of the computer, and let the computer cool down.
Unplugging the power cord and cables helps to ensure that no power is running on the
motherboard, which reduces the risk of damage to your equipment. Wait 5 minutes to allow
the computer's internal components to cool.
3. Discharge static electricity that you may have on your clothes or body.
Use the Anti-Static Wrist Strap that is provided with your new TARGA card. Also, touch
the metal part of the power supply to discharge any static electric charge that you might be
carrying.
4. Remove the top cover from the computer.
Use a Phillips-head (+) screwdriver to remove the screws attaching the top cover to the
computer. Then remove the cover from the computer.
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Figure 5-2: TARGA Card
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