
Instructions
050-3625-00 and Above
TMS817 and TMS818 PCI Express
Slot Adapter Board Modification
075-0892-00
Warning
The servicing instructions are for use by qualified
personnel only. To avoid personal injury, do not
perform any servicing unless you are qualified to
do so. Refer to all safety summaries prior to
performing service.
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Service Safety Summary
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service
Safety Summary and the General Safety Summary in the product service manual
or the instruction manual.
Do Not Service Alone. Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this
product unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is
present.
Disconnect Power. To avoid electric shock, switch off the instrument power, then
disconnect the power cord from the mains power.
Use Care When Servicing With Power On. Dangerous voltages or currents may
exist in this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and
disconnect test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing
components.
To avoid electric shock, do not touch exposed connections.
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Kit Description
This kit provides parts and instructions for modifying the PCI Express Slot
Adapter board. When you install the PCI Express Interposer Fix circuit board,
you must also cut two traces on the original Slot Adapter board and solder six
connections between the Slot Adapter board and the new PCI Express Slot
Adapter board.
This document supports Tektronix modification: ECR30395
Products
TMS817 and TMS818 All PCI Express Slot Adapter boards
PCI Express Bus Supports
Minimum Tool and Equipment List
Required tools and equipment Part number
Exacto knife
Kit Parts List
Soldering iron and solder
Needle-nose pliers
Circuit/figure
number
-- 1EA 389-3846-XX Ckt BD Subassy; PCI Express Interposer Fix
-- 1EA 075-0892-00 Kit instructions, 050-3625-XX
-- 1EA 175-0729-XX Wire,Electrical; STRD,22 AWG,150V RMS,Red,
-- 1EA 175-0523-XX Wire,Electrical; STRD,22 AWG,300V
-- 1EA 174-5282-XX Cable Assy; 30 AWG,120 Ω,Unsheilded,Twisted
Quantity Part number Description
TMS817,TMS818:
PVC, 5 inches
RMS,black,PVC,UL style 1430, 5 inches
Pair,Black and Brown,12 inches
1EA 253-0176-XX Tape,Press Sens; Vinyl Foam,0.5 X
0.062,double sided adhesive
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