Clamp Connection: Disassembly

Unsupported joints can fall, or be dropped, resulting in injury.

  • Support joints while clamps are being removed.

Failure to support the joint/s while clamps are removed can result in damage to equipment.

  • Prevent the joint/s from falling while removing the clamp/s by doing any of the following:

    • Use something to support underneath the part that is coming off.

    • Disassemble the joint while it is laying down.

    • Support with lifting equipment.

Failure to test the old joint before replacing it, can lead to damage to property and/or equipment.

  • Always perform a joint verification test before replacing a joint. See the Joint Verification section in the Service Manual for more information.

To disassemble:

  1. Attach the ESD wristband from the spare part package or tool kit to an electrical grounded surface.
  2. Remove the black flat-ring.
    You can use a pair of pointy tweezers or a small flathead screwdriver.

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  1. Remove the screws and the clamp on one side.

  1. Support the joint as you remove the second side of the clamp.

  1. The joint is now loose and can be removed.

  1. Gently unplug the connector from the PCB on joint.

  1. The joint has now been dismounted.