- Topic ID: task_evh_1xk_l3b
- Version: 4.0
- Date: Nov 8, 2021 5:12:24 AM
Z8G4 Image SSD Replacement
Prerequisites
Overview
This procedure shall be followed when replacing the Image SSD in a Z8G4 computer.
1 Image SSD Replacement Preparation and Location
Procedure
- Shutdown system. Select one of the following methods to Power OFF the Console:
- If Applications are up, click on the [Shut Down] button on desktop display and select [Shutdown].
The Operator Console monitor will display a 'Power Down' message when it is acceptable to power OFF the Operator Console.
- If Applications are down, open a Terminal Window. Type: halt , then press ENTER
- When halt command has finished, power Off the console at the front panel switch.
- If Applications are up, click on the [Shut Down] button on desktop display and select [Shutdown].
- Apply LOTO. See Equipment Service - Lockout-Tagout-PPE procedure.
- Locate Image SSD by referencing the Illustrations below.
Figure 1. Z8G4 Component Location
2 Image SSD Removal
Procedure
- Open and remove the module small side cover.
Figure 2. Remove module small side cover

- Disconnect the power and signal cables from Image SSD.
- Pull Image SSD from the computer’s drive bay.
Figure 3. Image SSD Position
- Remove the original SSD from the Drive carrier rail.
Figure 4. Remove Image SSD
3 Image SSD Install
Procedure
- Install replacement SSD into original Drive carrier rail.
Figure 5. Install Image SSD
- Install the replacement SSD assembly into the computer’s drive bay.
- Reinstall the module small side cover.
4 Finalization
Procedure
- Reinstall the console covers and all removed components, and reconnect any cables that have been disconnected.
- Remove LOTO on console.