CTC Parker Automation PC9 User manual

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PC9/P9 DRAM Installation
Introduction
These instructions explain how to install or replace DRAM modules in the
PC9 Industrial PC or the P9 PowerStation. They include steps for disas-
sembling the unit, removing previously installed DRAM module(s),
installing new DRAM, and reassembling the unit.
Warning For safety reasons, the unit should be opened only by qualified
service personnel.
Warning Be sure to observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions
while working inside the unit.
To complete this procedure, you will need the following items:
• The DRAM module(s) that you purchased:
• 32MB SDRAM DIMM (DIM-9032)
• 64MB SDRAM DIMM (DIM-9064
• 128MB SDRAM DIMM (DIM-9128)
• 256MB SDRAM DIMM(DIM-9256)
• Phillips-head screwdriver
Disassembling the Unit
To disassemble the unit, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the unit.
2. Disconnect the unit from the power source.
3. Disconnect all cables attached to the unit.
4. Remove the four screws securing the back cover to the unit, as
shown at the top of the next page.
Note Screws 1 and 2 are located at the sides of the cover; screws 3 and 4 are in the
back of the cover.

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5. Remove the back cover from the unit, exposing the configuration
bay and the CPU card.
Removing a DRAM module
To remove a previously installed DRAM module, complete the follow-
ing steps:
1. Locate the DRAM module(s) at the top ofthe CPU card, as shown
below. One or two modules may be present.
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2. Push outward on the socket latches holding the module in its sock-
et. As you push on the latches, the module will move outward.
3. Lift the module out of its socket.
4. Place the module in an anti-static bagforstorageif you do not plan
to reinstall it at this time.
Installing a DRAM module
To install a DRAM module in the PC9/P9, follow these steps:
1. Line up the two notches in the side of the module with the tabs in-
side the socket, as shown below.
2. Press the module into the socket until the socket latches snap into
place.
Reassembling the Unit
To reassemble the unit, follow these steps:
1. Fit the two tabs in the top of the back cover into the two slots at the
top of the configuration bay, and slide the back cover onto the unit.
2. Fasten the back cover to the unit by replacing the four retaining
screws that you removed in step 4 on page 1.
3. Reconnect power and other cables to the unit.
4. Reconnect the unit to the power source.
Your DRAM installationorreplacement is complete. You may now restart
the unit.
Socket
DRAM module

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