- Topic ID: task_gvz_3yl_c3b
- Version: 4.0
- Date: May 22, 2020 4:17:28 AM
Open Console (Z8G4) DIP Card Replacement
Prerequisites
Overview
This procedure shall be followed when replacing the DIP Card in a Open Console (Z8G4) computer.
1 Preparation
Procedure
- Shutdown system. Select one of the following methods to Power OFF the Console:
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If Applications are up, click on the [Shut Down] button on desktop display and select [Shutdown].
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If Applications are down, open a Terminal Window. Type: halt , then press ENTER.
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When halt command has finished, power Off the console at the front panel switch.
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- Apply LOTO. See Equipment Service - Lockout-Tagout-PPE procedure.
2 DIP Card Replacement
Procedure
- Pull out the latch to release the host computer left side cover.
Figure 1. Side Access Panel Removal

- Open and remove the module small side cover.
Figure 2. Z8G4 Remove Module Small Side Cover

① Module Small Side Cover - Locate DIP Card FRU by referencing the Illustration below.
Figure 3. Z8G4 Component Location
① Scan Data SSD ② PCI Card - 1. FDIP
- 2. Graphics Card
- 3. Open
- 4. GPU
- 5. Open
- 6. Open
- 7. NIC Card
③ DVD Drive ④ Empty ⑤ Empty ⑥ Image Desk ⑦ OS and App Disk - Replace the existing DIP Card (Slot1) with new one.
- Reinstall all removed components, and reconnect any cables that have been disconnected.
3 Restore the Console
Procedure
- Remove LOTO from console.
- Reinstall the console covers.
4 Finalization
Procedure
- Confirm Host Computer powers up when console power is turned on.
- Perform the Functional Checks → System Scanning Test instructions from the procedure list.