Replacing a Data Cable

1. Open both power supply boxes the Ethernet data cable is connected to.
2. Remove both access panels between the two power supply boxes.
3. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the bottom of the Thunderbolt card.
4. Remove the lock nut of the strain relief for the Ethernet cable from the inside of the power supply box.
5. Pass the Ethernet cable through the opening for the strain relief.
6. Repeat steps 3-5 for the other end of the Ethernet cable.
7. Remove the lock nut from the strain relief on the new cable and pass the Ethernet cable through the opening into the power supply box.
8. Slide the lock nut onto the Ethernet cable and tighten the strain relief.
9. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Thunderbolt card.
10. Repeat steps 7-9 for the other end of the Ethernet cable.
11. Confirm proper operation with the Formetco Service Line.
12. Close the power supply boxes and replace the access panels.

Replacing a Thunderbolt Card

1. Open the power supply box.
2. Disconnect the incoming power in the bottom of the power supply box.
3. Unplug the two Ethernet cables from the bottom of the Thunderbolt card.
4. Disconnect the red and black wires from the Thunderbolt card.
5. Disconnect any other connections to the Thunderbolt card such as the power supply monitor cable and photocell cable if applicable.
6. Remove the Hub card from the Thunderbolt card by pulling on the top and bottom.
7. Remove the mounting screws for the Thunderbolt card and take the Thunderbolt card out.
8. Mount the new Thunderbolt card with the screws.
9. Plug the hub card into the Thunderbolt card. Be careful to properly align the pins.
10. Connect the red (+5V) and black (GND) power wires to the screw terminal.
11. Reconnect the two Ethernet cables to the bottom of the Thunderbolt card and any other cables that were disconnected such as a photocell or power supply monitor cable.
12. Restore power to the power supply box and confirm proper operation with the Formetco Service Line.

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