HPA Load Station PCB Module Removal and Replacement

Parts and Materials Required

• Proper PPE

• Hex screwdriver, 2.5 mm long
• LOAD STATION, MAIN PCB

Time Required

• 30 minutes

Removal Procedure

Wear clean nitrile gloves while performing the following procedures.

1. Put on proper PPE.

2. Remove the HPA Load Station module.
3. Using a 2.5 mm hex wrench, remove the four screws on the corners of the PCB.

   

   Note the jacks into which the connectors are plugged and remove the connectors. Be careful not to damage the fragile thermistor wires.

   

4. Remove the PCB from the module.

Replacement Procedure

1. Be sure that the DIP switches on the new board are set correctly.

   DIP Switch	HPAHybridization protection assay—The Hologic HPA technique uses a specific DNA probe, labeled with an acridinium ester detector molecule that emits a chemiluminescent signal. Load Station
   1	OFF
   2	OFF
   3	OFF
   4	OFF

   

2. Reverse the removal procedure.
3. Reinstall the HPA Load Station module onto the system.
4. Run the Panther Instrument Setup (Firmware) procedure.

Alignment/Calibration

1. Using Service Software, teach the Distributor to the HPA Load Station.
2. Teach the Pipettor to the HPA Load Station.

Verification

1. Perform a System Level Operational Qualification.
2. Verify that the HPA Load Station's temperature and mixing speed is within the acceptable range.