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Hardware Upgrades
This appendix contains procedures for performing hardware maintenance procedures such as swapping the
Opening the switcher
Before you can perform any of the hardware upgrade procedures, you must open the switcher. The interior of the CrossPoint 84, 88, 124, and 188 switchers is accessed by removing the top cover. The interior of the CrossPoint 168 and 1616 is accessed by removing the front cover.
Opening the CrossPoint 84, 88, 124, and 128
To open the CrossPoint 84, 88, 124, or 128 switcher, do the following:
1.Disconnect the power cord from the switcher.
2.If the switcher is rack mounted, remove the switcher from the rack and place it on a clean workspace.
3.Remove the eight screws that secure the switcher’s top cover as shown in figure
NOTE: If you are installing a firmware update, remove two screws in this location on the bottom cover also.
Fuse
Power supply
Video board
Front panel board
Figure B-1 — Removing the top cover
4.Lift the top cover straight up as shown in figure
5.If you are updating the firmware, remove the two screws at the front edge of
the bottom cover, press the two receptacle tabs on the top cable outward as shown at the left, and pull back gently on the cable connector to remove it from the receptacle. Lay the front panel down in front of the switcher.