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Shown here is the inside of the N6700 mainframe with the covers removed. Make sure that the
power’s been removed and that it’s had sufficient time to discharge before doing
anything on the inside of the unit. Shown here are two connectors. The one on the right
have the pins nice and straight and in order. The one of the left you can see actually has
some of the pins bent. Make sure that you check this alignment before trying to install
modules, as it can cause damage to both the mainframe and the modules if they’re bent
and don’t align properly with the module.
When installing modules into the mainframe, make sure that the pins have been straightened
and that there’s no bent pins over here, as shown previously. Take the module, holding
it parallel to the bottom of the mainframe, starting at channel one, slowly line the bottom
of the module up with the location pins and then gently press the unit into the frame.
Located here, you need to add a screw at the front of the module, and then there’s also
one located on the rear of the module.
These screws are important, both for mechanical stability, as well as electrical performance.
So make sure both are inserted. I hope this video has been helpful in showing you the
proper way to install modules on a mainframe and how to inspect the pins to ensure that
there’s proper alignment before installing modules.