Replacing Facepanel Keyboard on Eos Apex Consoles

100-Key Keypad Face Panel Replacement

If instructed and given parts through Tech Services, here are the steps for replacing the face panel keyboard on Apex Family consoles.


Power off the console and switch off the power switch in the back Open up the control panel and locate the face panel Opening the Control Panel on Eos Apex Consoles for Service
Remove the power, USB and cable to the level wheel
Remove the 6 screws for the haptic display If the screws are a plastic nylon then remove with care as to not strip them Pull the haptic dispaly straight out disconnecting at the top connection point
Remove the 18 screws holding in the face panel Pull the face panel out straight and disconnect from the daughter board in the top right, under the level wheel
Apex Control Panel without the Face Panel
Place the replacement Face Panel into the metal slots taking care to connect to the port highlighted in the top right.
Attach the 18 screws holding in the Face Panel
Place in the Haptic Display taking care to connect the display to the connection point highlighted here
Attatch with the 6 screws from before If plastic nylon screws then only go to a firm tightness with a hand screwdriver, do not overtighten
Reconnect the power, USB, and header to the level wheel