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B-3CrossPoint Matrix Switchers • Reference Information
Opening the CrossPoint 168 and 1616
To open the CrossPoint 168 or 1616 switcher, do the following:
1. Disconnect the power cord from the switcher.
CAUTION
Do not strain the three internal cables connected to the front panel. Too
much strain can be damage the cables.
CAUTION
Do not touch the components inside the switcher without being
electrically grounded. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage ICs,
even if you cannot feel, see, or hear it.
2. Remove the ten screws that secure the switcher’s front cover as shown in
figure B-2. Carefully tilt the front panel away from the main body of the
switcher.
Figure B-2 — Removing the front cover
3. Press the two receptacle tabs on the top cable outward as shown at the left,
and pull back gently on the cable connector to remove it from
the receptacle. Lay the front panel down in front of the
switcher.
Ribbon cable
Connector
Self-latching receptacle