7-32 Service Guide E8361-90001
Repair and Replacement Procedures PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzers
Removing and Replacing the A17 LOMA 12 E8361A
Removing and Replacing the A17 LOMA 12
Tools Required
• T-10 TORX driver (set to 9 in-lb)
• T-20 TORX driver (set to 21 in-lb)
• 5/16-inch open-end torque wrench (set to 10 in-lb)
• ESD grounding wrist strap
Removal Procedure
Refer to Figure 7-14 for this procedure.
1. Disconnect the power cord.
2. Remove the outer cover. Refer to “Removing the Covers” on page 7-6. Position the
analyzer bottom side up and raise the receiver deck as shown. Refer to “Raising and
Removing the Receiver Deck” on page 7-8 if necessary.
3. With a 5/16-inch torque wrench, disconnect the three semirigid cables (item
①) from the
A17 LOMA 12.
4. Disconnect the ribbon cable (item
②) at the A17 LOMA 12.
5. With a T-10 TORX driver, remove the three mounting screws (item
③) from the side of
the analyzer.
CAUTION Be careful not to damage the center pins of the semirigid cables. Some flexing
of the cables is necessary to remove the assembly. Do not over-bend the
semirigid cables.
6. Remove the A17 LOMA 12 from the analyzer. Observe the
CAUTION above.
Replacement Procedure
1. Reverse the order of the removal procedure.
2. Perform the post-repair adjustments, verifications, and performance tests that pertain
to this removal procedure. Refer to Table 7-2 on page 7-66.