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Modem Boards Chapter 8: DMI R eplacement Procedures
Procedure 8 -4 R eplacing a Modem Board (Continued)
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Install the replacement modem board into Modem 1 position of the DMI assembly by
performing the following:
1. Carefully place the front edge of Modem 1 under the lip of the DMI front panel.
2. Align the modem-to-controller connector halves so that they will mate together .
3. Press down firmly on the modem just above the modem-to-controller connector until
the connector halves are fully seated.
4. Using a T20 TORX bit and torque driver , tighten the seven captive screws that retain
Modem 1 to the DMI assembly . Tighten the screws to 1.6 - 1.8 N-m (14 - 16 in-lb).
5. A fter tightening the screws, firmly squeeze the modem connectors together to make
sure that it is well seated. This may help prevent problems/errors that may not be
visible from the OMCR.
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A fter Modem 1 is replaced, go to step 30 .
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P osition the DMI assembly on its side with the front panel handle at the bottom (see
Figure 8-4 ).
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Remove Modem 2 from the DMI assembly by performing the following:
1. Use a T20 TORX bit/driver to completely loosen the seven captive screws that retain
Modem 2 to the DMI assembly .
2. Grasp the modem extraction handle with one hand and hold the assembly down with
the other hand.
3. Pull up on the modem extraction handle until the modem-to-controller connector
disengages.
4. Carefully lift Modem 2 out of the DMI assembly .
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Install the replacement modem board into Modem 2 position of the DMI assembly by
performing the following:
1. Carefully place the Modem 2 in the rear half of the DMI assembly .
2. Align the modem-to-controller connector halves so that they will mate together .
3. Press down firmly on the modem just above the modem-to-controller connector until
the connector halves are fully seated.
4. Using a T20 TORX bit and torque driver , tighten the seven captive screws that retain
Modem 2 to the DMI assembly . Tighten the screws to 1.6 - 1.8 N-m (14 - 16 in-lb).
5. A fter tightening the screws, firmly squeeze the modem connectors together to make
sure that it is well seated. This may help prevent problems/errors that may not be
visible from the OMCR.
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Insert the DMI assembly and the failed modem board into ESD containers. Transport both of
these items to the BTS site.
Continued
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