Upper Bay Front Cover Removal and Replacement

Parts and Materials Required

Time Required

  • 30 minutes

Removal Procedure

  1. Put on proper PPE.
  2. ClosedRemove Left Corner Cover. This is a press-fit cover.
  3. Unplug the front panel connector located on the left side of the system.
  4. ClosedRemove both of the Tip Drawer Covers.
    Using a 3 mm hex key, remove the two screws securing each Tip Tray Drawer covers.

  5. ClosedUsing a 2.5 mm hex key, remove the 3 screws located on either side of the Reagent Bay and on either side of the Tip Drawer.


  6. ClosedPartially slide out the Service Drawer. This will provide a surface upon which the front panel can rest when fasteners are removed.
  7. Open the TCRClosedTarget capture reagent—An assay-specific reagent added as part of specimen pipetting. door.
  8. ClosedUsing a 3 mm hex key, loosen the second to the top screw by the TCR door that secures the front panel to the scanner bracket.
  9. ClosedUsing a 3 mm hex key, remove the 2 screws at the left corner.
  10. ClosedWhile supporting the TCR door with your hand, use a 3 mm hex key to remove the 2 screws that secure the TCR panel door
  11. ClosedAllow the pin at the top of the TCR door to slide down out of the frame.
  12. ClosedDisconnect the 2 connectors by the TCR Carousel, and the 1 connector by the Sample Bay.
  13. Carefully remove the front cover and place on a stable surface.

Replacement Procedure

  1. ClosedWith the Service Drawer partially open, rest the front cover on the Incubators.
  2. Connect 2 connectors on the backside of the panel near the TCR door. Route cables as shown.
  3. ClosedRoute flex cable on left side of drawer as shown.
  4. ClosedRoute flex cable on left side of front panel through frame as shown.
  5. Angle front cover and lift up to slide TCR door pin into frame.
  6. Lift front panel into place.
  7. Using a 3 mm Allen wrench, install 2 mounting screws near TCR door.
  8. Using a 3 mm Allen wrench, make sure mounting tab is in place and tighten screw on sample scanner.
  9. Using a 3 mm Allen wrench, install 2 mounting screws on the left side of the front panel.
  10. Close the Service Drawer.
  11. Using a 2.5 mm hex key, install the 3 screws located on either side of the Reagent Bay and on either side of the Tip Drawer.
  12. Using a 3 mm hex key, install both screws securing the Tip Tray Drawer covers.
  13. Connect the front panel connector located on the left side of the system.
  14. Snap the press-fit left corner cover of the system.