Need info on inserting 4-wide board in BA23

[rjm957]

I have a non-DEC Qbus 4-wide board that I need to install in my BA23 cabinet/backpanel. I’m having issues with getting the board in, since it has handles instead of ejectors. What’s the best way to approach this?

 

[daver2]

With some decent antistatic gloves and determination I am afraid...

Been there, done that, had the scars on my hands!

Dave

 

[thunter0512]

I clean the edge connectors with isopropyl alcohol and then apply a thin coat of "Caig ProGold Contact Conditioner, Enhancer, Lubricant & Preservative" using the supplied tiny brush. I then spread the coating evenly using cotton tips - this also removes any excess. This very thin coating will make insertion & removal of boards much easier but has other desirable properties as well.

 

[Radix]

If the board does not have tapered edge connectors they can be REALLY difficult to get in... a bit of a chamfer to both sides of the board done carefully, with wrist strap and grounding makes it a lot easier...

Check if your board needs a Q/CD slot, or use one of the bottom 5 slots to be safe...

 

[czunit]

What kind of board is it? Make, manufacturer, model?