Replacing the TX Matrix Rear Air Filter
The rear air filter is located at the left rear edge of the chassis. The rear air filter weighs less than 1 lb (0.5 kg).
Removing the TX Matrix Rear Air Filter
To remove the rear air filter:
- Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.
- Loosen the captive screws at the top, center, and bottom of the air filter, using a Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2.
- Grasp the air filter cover by the captive screws and pull firmly to remove the cover and honeycomb assembly from the chassis (see Figure 1).
- Press the filter element inward until it clears the hooks at the top and bottom of the air filter slot, then push it to the left to unseat it.
- Move the tabs on the filter element to a horizontal position.
- Grasp the tabs on the filter element and carefully pull it straight out from the chassis (see Figure 2).
Figure 1: Removing the Rear Air Filter
Figure 2: Removing the Rear Air Filter Element
Installing the TX Matrix Rear Air Filter
To install the rear air filter (see Figure 3):
- Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.
- Holding the filter by the tabs, carefully push the filter all the way into the air filter slot.
- Holding the filter all the way in, push it to the right side of the slot until it is held into place behind the hooks.
- Move the tabs to a vertical position.
- Place the right edge of the honeycomb against the flange of the air filter slot.
- Line up the holes at the top, center, and bottom of the honeycomb with the pins in the slot and press the honeycomb into place.
- Replace the air filter cover.
- Firmly tighten the captive screws at the top, center, and bottom of the filter cover to secure it to the chassis, using a Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2.
Figure 3: Installing the Rear Air Filter
