How to Replace the DMX chip on a Smartbar 2
Question
How do I locate and replace the DMX chip on a Smartbar 2?
Answer
- Power off and properly follow lockout/tagout procedures to remove power from the SmartBar 2. If it's a portable unit you can unplug it from the outlet.
- Remove the screws that line the back edge of the SmartBar 2 on both the top and bottom. This allows the back cover to be removed from the chassis. The picture below references the placement of two of those screws on the end where the UI exists:
- Unplug the harnesses from the rear of the UI. Refer to the picture below for the proper harnesses to unplug:
- Remove the two screws holding the UI to the front of the SmartBar 2 chassis, and the UI should lift right off.
- Locate the DMX chip outlined in red in the photo below
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- Note the orientation of the dot on the chip and pull straight up to remove it.
- Replace the chip with the new one, being careful to match the orientation of the chip you just removed