Replacing the CompactFlash reader subassembly consists of the following procedures:
To remove the CompactFlash reader subassembly, complete the following steps.
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Shut down the filer by entering the following command at the console:
halt
Caution
Always use the halt command to perform a clean shutdown of the filer. If you do not perform a clean shutdown before removing the CompactFlash unit, your system panics.
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Turn off and disconnect the power to your filer.
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Put on an antistatic wrist strap and attach the grounding leash to the filer chassis.
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Remove chassis fans 5-6 to access the CompactFlash reader subassembly cables by following Steps 3 through 5 of the procedure described in Removing a chassis fan subassembly.
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Using a #2 Philips screwdriver, loosen the two thumbscrews on the CompactFlash reader subassembly.
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Unplug the CompactFlash reader from the chassis backplane as follows:
- Reach into the space previously occupied by chassis fans 5-6.
- Partially pull the CompactFlash reader subassembly out of the
chassis to access the cables.
- Press the latches on either side of the data cable connector to
release it from the backplane.
- Unplug the power cable from the chassis backplane.
- Pull out the cables.
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Pull the CompactFlash reader subassembly out of the drive bay.
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Disconnect the data cable and power cable from the back of the CompactFlash reader subassembly and set them aside.
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To install the CompactFlash reader subassembly, complete the following steps.
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Connect the data cable that you set aside to the back of the CompactFlash reader subassembly.
The data cable is keyed on both ends; either end of the data cable can connect to the back of the CompactFlash reader subassembly.
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Connect the power cable that you set aside to the back of the CompactFlash reader subassembly.
The power cable has two different connectors for connection to the CompactFlash reader. Plug the proper-sized power cable connector into the connector on the back of the CompactFlash reader subassembly.
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Align the rails of the replacement CompactFlash reader subassembly with the grooves in the drive bay.
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Partially slide the CompactFlash reader subassembly into the drive bay.
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Plug the power cable into the chassis backplane power connector.
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Plug the CompactFlash reader data cable into the chassis backplane 40-pin data connector. The 30-pin data connector is used for diskette drives, which are not used on filers with a CompactFlash reader.
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Neatly fold the excess slack of the CompactFlash reader data and power cables so that you can install chassis fans 5-6 in the next step without any obstruction.
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Use the handle on the chassis fan subassembly to slide chassis fans 5-6 into the filer chassis.
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Tighten and then torque the chassis fan thumbscrews 8 to 10 in.-lbs.
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Tighten the two thumbscrews to secure the CompactFlash reader subassembly to the chassis.
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Slide the CompactFlash unit into the slot on the front of the CompactFlash reader.
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Reinstall the front bezel by aligning the pins on the bezel with the holes on the front panel of the filer, and then pushing the bezel straight onto the front panel.
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Reconnect and turn on the power to your filer.
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Verify that the chassis fans are operating.
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Interrupt the boot process by pressing the Delete key during the memory test.
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Run CF card diagnostics by entering the following command at the ok> prompt:
sys-diag
See the Diagnostics Guide for more information.
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