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Shipping the AKAREL10 for service:
1. Remove the
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USB, power, and WiFi cables.
Some models will also have an attached DB9 cable (#5) servicing an MEI/ CPI acceptor. Two thumbscrews hold the DB9 connector in place (turn counter-clockwise to loosen). They should be only hand-tight (no tools required) - but on occasion they may require pliers to initially loosen them.
AKAREL7 shown for reference, but the connections are similar.
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2. Remove
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the nuts holding the AKAREL10 in place.
Four mounting nuts hold the component to the frame, located at the circled positions on the bracket.
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DON’T snap off the tabs. This picture is intended to show you WHERE the nuts would be located.
The pictured tabs are not the nuts.
3. Ship THIS (only):
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The coreboard is typically part of the AKAREL assembly, and
should be included when shipping the assembly.
The AKAREL cover plate should also be attached to harden against occasional shipping damage.