Specifications
Chapter 3 Installing ReadyBox Options
16 Users Guide ReadyBox
Tools Required
Use these tools to install and remove the ReadyBoard into or out of the ReadyBox.
• Small to medium Phillips screwdriver
• Anti-static service kit - Use a complete anti-static service kit (or the equivalent) to remove or
install the ReadyBoard. A complete anti-static service kit should include a static-dissipating
work surface, a chassis clip lead, and a wrist or ankle strap.
NOTE There are two methods of installing the ReadyBoard into the ReadyBox
enclosure, but only one method is described here. Each method has its
merits and ease of installation, but the method described here is the more
basic of the two, and hopefully will be less confusing.
The first method, and the one described here, requires you to fold and lay
the Parallel cable in its path under the ReadyBoard, connecting it to the
board, and then install the ReadyBoard into the enclosure, where you will
connect the remaining cables to the board.
The second method requires you to connect most of the cables to the
ReadyBoard in the correct installation order and then install the board
into the enclosure with most of the cables attached. The Parallel cable
must be installed first, as it must be folded and laid in a path under the
ReadyBoard to the floppy/parallel connector on the edge of the board.
Installing ReadyBoard into ReadyBox
1. Prepare the ReadyBox and ReadyBoard for installation.
♦ If the ReadyBox is already prepared for ReadyBoard installation, with the top cover removed,
the parallel cable in the correct position, and the power cord disconnected, skip to Step 7.
This includes installing the correct size SODIMM onto the ReadyBoard, since you will not
have access to the SODIMM socket once the ReadyBoard is installed into the ReadyBox.
♦ If the ReadyBox is not ready for the ReadyBoard installation, continue with the next step.
CAUTION To prevent damage to the ReadyBoard, ensure the power cord has
been removed from the power source. The ATX power supply
inside the ReadyBox will continue to provide standby current to the
connectors until the power cord is disconnected.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the AC power source.
CAUTION To prevent damage to the Top Cover after removing the seven screws,
you must slide the top cover to the left before lifting the Top Cover off
the enclosure, due to the Z-Bracket Lip.
3. Remove the seven screws holding the top cover to the ReadyBox and then slide the cover to the
left as shown in Figure 3-1.