BIM Card Removal: CMC 5000

Removing the BIM Card

Removing the BIM Card

Turn off power to computer. Turn off power to Driver Pak (flip toggle on back to “0”).

Locate the BIM Card. Follow Patch Cord from the External Driver Pak to where it connects to the back of the computer -- THIS is the BIM Card that it is plugged into (usually has a label that says BIM####). Unplug the Patch Cord from the BIM Card and note the location.

Remove the cover from the computer. Note that there are many different cover types so take care when removing to cover to avoid damage to the system. In general:

  • If computer is 7.25” wide, remove the four screws from the back of the case. Lift the cover up and out to remove it.

  • If computer is 9.25” wide, remove the two screws on the back right side ONLY, and remove the right panel only (as viewed from the back).

Locate and remove the small screw holding the BIM Card in place.

Lift the BIM Card straight out to remove it completely.

If the BIM Card does not have a ribbon cable, you have finished removing the BIM Card. Replace the computer cover. Return the BIM Card and any associated ribbon cables, etc. to Wizard for credit.

If the BIM Card has a Ribbon Cable Attached

If the BIM Card has a Ribbon Cable Attached

If the BIM Card is connected to a parallel connector plate via a ribbon cable (usually in the next slot in the computer), both the BIM Card and the connector plate need to be removed. Remove the BIM Card, connector plate and ribbon cable from the computer.

If the BIM Card is connected to the Internal Driver Pak via a ribbon cable, simply unplug the ribbon cable from the BIM Card.

Return the BIM Card and any associated ribbon cables, etc. to Wizard for credit. Replace computer cover.