NIO16 Host Computer (Z840) DIP Card Replacement

Prerequisites

Table 5. Safety

POTENTIAL FOR INJURY TO SERVICE PERSONNEL
THE HOST COMPUTER CAN WEIGH IN EXCESS OF 55 POUNDS.
DEPENDING ON YOUR HEIGHT AND ACCESS TO EQUIPMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION, LIFTING ASSISTANCE MAY BE REQUIRED. USE YOUR JUDGMENT TO DETERMINE IF LIFT ASSIST OR A SECOND PERSON MAY BE REQUIRED TO ASSIST IN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.

TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO COMPONENTS WITHIN THE Z840, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING ESD PRECAUTIONS:
- WORK ON A STATIC-FREE MAT.
- WEAR A STATIC STRAP TO ENSURE THAT ANY ACCUMULATED ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE IS DISCHARGED FROM YOUR BODY TO GROUND.
- CREATE A COMMON GROUND FOR THE EQUIPMENT YOU ARE WORKING ON BY CONNECTING THE STATIC-FREE MAT, STATIC STRAP AND PERIPHERAL UNITS TO THAT PIECE OF EQUIPMENT.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING ESD PROTECTION, REFER TO THE SAFETY CHAPTER IN THIS PUBLICATION

IN ORDER TO MEET EMC REQUIREMENTS, THE CHASSIS MODULES MUST BE PROPERLY INSTALLED AFTER SERVICING. CHECK THAT THE MODULES ARE MOUNTED FIRMLY IN PLACE AND LOCKED DOWN WHERE APPLICABLE.

FOLLOW ALL REQUIRED SAFETY AND PPE PROCEDURES CUSTOMARY FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION WHEN WORKING ON THIS PRODUCT.

Overview

This procedure shall be followed when replacing the DIP Card in the NIO16 Host Computer (Z840).

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].
- 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.
Apply LOTO. See Equipment Service - Lockout-Tagout-PPE procedure.
Remove the left side cover of console. Refer to Replacement → Console → Console Cover Removal and Installation procedure.

Remove the side access panel and pull out the latch to release the computer left side cover.

Figure 1. Side Access Panel Removal
Remove the following components from the host computer (Z840):
- Expansion Card Support
- Airflow Guide
Figure 2. Z840 Airflow Guide and Expansion Card Support
Locate DIP Card FRU by referencing the Illustration below.

Figure 3. Z840 Component Location
Replace the existing DIP Card (Slot 1) with new one.
Reinstall all removed components, and reconnect any cables that have been disconnected.

Confirm Host Computer powers up when console power is turned on.
Perform the Functional Checks → System Scanning Test instructions from the procedure list.