Front Panel Replacement
Replacement Procedures
Force FX-8C Service Manual 7-9
Front Panel Replacement
Equipment required:
• Phillips screwdriver.
Step 1 – Remove the Front Panel Assembly
A. Turn off the generator. Disconnect the power cord from the wall
receptacle.
B. Remove the five screws that secure the cover to the chassis. Lift the
cover off the chassis. Set the cover and screws aside for reinstallation.
C. Unlock the connector on the Control board and disconnect the display
board ribbon cable from the Control board.
D. Disconnect the power switch cable from the Power Supply/RF board.
E. Disconnect the two REM connectors from the Power Supply/
RF board.
F. Remove the four screws that secure the front panel to the chassis. Save
the screws for reinstallation.
G. Slide the front panel assembly forward, carefully disengaging it from
the electrical contacts on the Power Supply/RF board.
Step 2 – Remove and Reinstall the Front Panel Components
If you are replacing the entire front panel assembly, go to Step 3 – Install the
Front Panel Assembly.
or
If you are replacing only the front panel, follow these instructions to
remove the components (Display board, REM module, and power switch)
and install them on the new front panel.
A. Detach and disconnect the Display board from the front panel.
(1) Remove the four screws that secure the Display board to the front
panel. Save the screws for reinstallation.
(2) Disconnect the CEM switch cable from the Display board.
Warning
Electric Shock Hazard To allow stored energy to dissipate after power is
disconnected, wait at least five minutes before replacing parts.
Caution
The generator contains electrostatic-sensitive components. When repairing the
generator, work at a static-control workstation. Wear a grounding strap when
handling electrostatic-sensitive components, except when working on an
energized generator. Handle circuit boards by their nonconductive edges. Use an
antistatic container for transport of electrostatic-sensitive components and circuit
boards.
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