© National Instruments Corporation 3-1 NI PXI-1052 User Manual
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Maintenance
This chapter describes basic maintenance procedures you can perform on
the PXI-1052 chassis.
Caution Disconnect the power cable prior to servicing the PXI-1052 chassis.

Service Interval

Note Depending on the amount of use and ambient dust levels in the operating
environment, the filters may require more frequent cleaning.
Clean the chassis fan filters at a maximum interval of six months.
Clean dust from the chassis exterior (and interior) as needed, based on
the operating environment. Periodic cleaning increases reliability.

Preparation

The information in this chapter is designed for use by qualified service
personnel. Read the Read Me First: Safety and Radio-Frequency
Interference document included with the kit before attempting any
procedures in this chapter.
Caution Many components within the chassis are susceptible to static discharge damage.
Service the chassis only in a static-free environment. Observe standard handling
precautions for static-sensitive devices while servicing the chassis. Always wear a
grounded wrist strap, or equivalent, while servicing thechassis.