Device maintenance and repair   
7.1 Removing and installing hardware components 
  SIMATIC IPC547D 
68  Operating Instructions, 06/2011, A5E03473780-01 
We are not liable for functional limitations caused by the use of third-party devices or 
components. 
Tools    
You can make all repairs on the device with the following tools: 
●  T20 screwdriver for 
–  Device backplane 
–  Device fan 
–  PE terminal 
●  T10 screwdriver for all of the remaining screws 
●  Side cutter 
7.1.2  Maintenance 
To maintain high system availability, we recommend the preventative replacement of those 
PC components that are subject to wear in accordance with the intervals for replacement 
indicated in the table below. 
 
Component  Replacement interval: 
Drive  3 years 
CMOS backup battery  5 years 
Fan  3 years 
Filter mat  Depending on the degree of soiling 
 
To maintain high system availability, we recommend the preventative replacement of those 
PC components that are subject to wear in accordance with the intervals for replacement 
indicated in the table below. 
7.1.3  Replacing filters 
Requirement 
●  The device is disconnected from the power network 
●  The front panel cover is open 
●  A filter mat 
The order number is A5E02399219.