Replacing Processor Card Components

 

Replacing DIMs

 

 

Introduction

 

 

 

There are two Data Interface Modules (DIMs) on a 6500PLUS processor card.

 

Description

 

 

 

Each DIM is a 64-pin, dual in-line module that can be repositioned so that Ports 1 or

 

 

 

 

2 act as either DCE or DTE ports. For most cases, the DIMs are positioned so the

 

 

 

 

ports act as DCEs. One DIM corresponds to Port 1 and the other to Port 2

 

 

 

 

(Figure 2-18). While most 6500PLUS processor cards contain EIA 232-D DIMs, you

 

 

 

 

can purchase DIMs that will support V.35, V.36, and X.21 interfaces.

 

Replacement

 

 

 

Use the DIM Extraction Tool (58862-01) provided with the accessory kit to perform

 

Procedure

the following procedure. Do not use a screwdriver or other tool that may damage the

 

 

 

 

components on the card.

 

 

 

 

Caution

 

 

 

 

 

6500PLUS cards and their components are sensitive to static discharge, which can

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

damage components. Use proper handling and grounding precautions, including the

 

 

 

 

use of an anti-static grounding strap, whenever you handle a card.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step

 

Action

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

Remove the TRIM card first if you are installing or replacing DIMs onto

 

 

 

 

 

 

a processor card that has an attached TRIM card.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Otherwise, there is no physical support to the processor card when you

 

 

 

 

 

 

insert the DIMs on the board.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

Lift A DIM from its socket as shown in Figure 2-18,using the DIM

 

 

 

 

 

 

removal strap to lift out the DIM. Be sure that you do not bend the pins

 

 

 

 

 

 

during removal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

Insert the DIM into the other set of parallel sockets if you are moving the

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIM to another position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

Insert the new DIM into the original location if you are just replacing a

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIM. Be sure the pins are seated firmly in the sockets and are not bent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

Reattach the TRIM card to the processor card.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Installation

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