Introduction

Tools Required

Replacing the Control Panel.

Turn off and unplug the machine.

Remove Panel

Using a 5/32″ Hex Key, remove the 8 screws that secure the right-hand side access panel and set them to the side.

Remove Old Keypad

Open the display panel package you received and put on the anti-static strap. Clip the strap on to any metal part of the machine. Always wear the anti-static strap when handling the control board to avoid damaging the unit through static discharge.

Remove the 4 screws that secure the control panel to the machine’s chassis. Note: The two Allen screws used in the rear of the control assembly are longer than the ones used in the front. These need to be re-installed in the same location.

Gently lift the front of the display and pull it towards you while rotating the front of the control panel up.

There are a total of 12 connections that need to be disconnected from the control panel assembly before it can be removed.

• 4 in the front
• 1 in the center
• 7 at the rear

There are two that need you need to pay close attention to.

The display port connection is at the front of the control panel assembly. The display cable needs to be reconnected to the one it was removed from.

The USB connector is at the rear of the control panel assembly. There are two ports built into a single socket. Note which one the cable is connected to, it will need to be reinstalled in to the same one.

The remainder are unique and will only connect in to one location on the board.

Once the electrical connectors are de-mated, set the old control assembly to one side.

Turn the control panel on its back on a soft surface.

Locate the SD card slot on the board.

Remove the SD card and set it to the side.

Once you have your new control board, install the SD card printed side up into the SD card slot.

Turn the control panel on its back on a soft surface.

Locate the coin battery and remove it.

Install the new coin battery in its place.

Install New Keypad

Position the replacement control assembly over engravers chassis, with the rear much lower than the front.

Connect the 7 electrical connections along the rear of the control panel paying close attention to the slot the USB connection is installed in.

Connect the Flex cable to the center port on the control panel assembly.

Connect the 4 remaining connectors to the electrical connections at the front of the control panel assembly, paying close attention to the Display cable port. Ensure that it is reconnected to the correct display port connection on the board.

Lower the control assembly so that it rests on the machine chassis.

Align the control assembly mounting holes with the holes in the chassis.

Install the 2 longer screws in the rear mounting holes of the control assembly.

Install the 2 shorter screws in the front mounting holes of the control assembly.

Remove the anti-static strap and disconnect it from the machine.

Reinstall Panel

Install the right-hand side panel using the 8 screws that were removed earlier.

Plug in the machine and turn the power on.

Once the machine has fully booted up, set up the network, IP, Subnet and Gateway settings.

Reconnect the USB or Ethernet cable used previously to send jobs to your machine.