Adding USB 3.0 Brackets to Eos Apex Consoles

USB 3.0 Bracket Instillation

If instructed and given parts through Tech Services, here are the steps to install the USB 3.0 brackets on Apex Family consoles. This bracket is intended to further secure the blue USB 3.0 cables into their respective locations by providing a new point to zip-tie too.

Apex 5 consoles will do projects 1 and 2

Apex 10 and 20 consoles will do all projects 1 through 4

Full list of parts with images will be at the end of the article.

All screws and standoffs should be hand tightened with hand tools

Tools Required

Number 1 Philips Screwdriver
4.5mm Hex Driver
Snips to cut zip-tie access

Location of Projects

Apex 5		Apex 10/20

Instructions


Project 1. Intelligent Power Board
Parts Needed 2x HWM927 2x HWM1683 1x 4450A3147 1x HW701
		Location on Apex 5	Location on Apex 10/20
	Open Control Panel Identify the Intelligent Power Board Remove Screws and replace with standoff PN HWM927
	Place the USB 3.0 Bracket for the Intelligent Power Board onto those standoffs and secure with screws PN HWM1683 PN 4450A3147
	Zip-tie blue USB 3.0 Cable around new bracket to hold cable in place PN HW701 Cut extra tail off zip-tie
Project 2. Back Left USB Charging Port
Parts Needed 2x HWM927 2x HWM1841 1x 4450A3142 2x HWM1407 1x 44580A4077 4x HWM1851 1x HW701
		Location on Apex 5	Location on Apex 10/20
	Remove the Rear Chassis Covers Identify the back left USB charging port Remove 4 screws holding on PCB Replace front two screws with small standoffs PN HWM927 Replace back two screws with large standoffs PN HWM1841
	On small standoffs place the USB 3.0 bracket PN 4450A3142 Place medium standoffs on top of the bracket PN HWM1407
	Place the matte black plastic cover over the PCB lining the holes with the standoffs. The matte plastic cover should be matte/dull side up PN 44580A4077 Secure with four screws, one on each standoff PN HWM1851
	Zip-tie blue USB 3.0 Cable around new bracket to hold cable in place PN HW701 Cut extra tail off zip-tie
Project 3. I/O Garage USB Hub
Parts Needed 2x HWM927 2x HWM1841 1x 4450A3143 2x HWM1407 1x 44580A4076 4x HWM1851 1x HW701
		Location on Apex 10/20 only
	Completely remove the I/O Garage Identify the USB Hub for the I/O Garage Remove 4 screws holding on PCB Replace front two screws with small standoffs PN HWM927 Replace back two screws with large standoffs PN HWM1841
	On small standoffs place the USB 3.0 bracket PN 4450A3143 Place medium standoffs on top of the bracket PN HWM1407
	Place the matte black plastic cover over the PCB lining the holes with the standoffs. The matte plastic cover should be matte/dull side up PN 44580A4076 Secure with four screws, one on each standoff PN HWM1851
	Zip-tie blue USB 3.0 Cable around new bracket to hold cable in place PN HW701 Cut extra tail off zip-tie (This image is shown without black cover)
Project 4. Back Right USB Charging Port
Parts Needed 2x HWM927 2x HWM1683 1x 4450A3142 1x HW701
		Location on Apex 10/20 only
	Open control panel and remove the two screws shown
	Close control panel and remove block stop for armature
	Remove two screws shown
	Remove three screws on back of console
	Remove the side and bottom pieces of armature guide to access USB charging port
	Remove Screws and replace with standoff PN HWM927
	Place the USB 3.0 Bracket for the Intelligent Power Board onto those standoffs and secure with screws PN HWM1683 PN 4450A3142
	Zip-tie blue USB 3.0 Cable around new bracket to hold cable in place PN HW701 Cut extra tail off zip-tie (image shown without side arm piece installed)

Total List of Materials Needed

Name of Item	Part Number	Amount Required for Apex 5	Amount Required for Apex 10/20
Intelligent Power Board Bracket	4450A3147	1	1
Back USB Charging Port Bracket	4450A3142	1	2
Back Right USB Light Blocker	4450A4077	1	1
Tall Standoffs (19mm hex)	HWM1841	2	4
Medium Standoffs (10mm hex)	HWM1407	2	4
Short Standoffs (6mm hex)	HWM927	4	8
Screw (6mm Philips)	HWM1683	2	4
Screw (6mm Philips)	HWM1851	4	8
Zip-Tie (3.9")	HW701	2	4
I/O Garage USB Bracket	4450A3143		1
I/O Garage USB Light Blocker	4450A4076		1