C458 + probably dead MFBP

[Gift]

Hey guys, my memory became a bit clouded when it comes to swapping USED boards on this series. We have a unit that won't boot up at all and already ruled out HDD/EMMC so we think the MFPB board is screwed.
Since this customer has a service contract I'd prefer to pick a used board from a donator but the documentation doesn't really recommend that.

My tech thinks he can run the reset tool on the parts donator, shut down the machine and take the resettet MFPB board to fix the customers MFP.

Sounds like a good idea - what would you guys recommend?

[blackcat4866]

Re: C458 + probably dead MFBP

I was not aware that the MFPB reset tool was available for the xxx8e series, but yes ... that should work. It works on the xxx4e series. Be aware that running the reset tool often ends up in a changed CE password, requiring that call to the hotline. =^..^=

[40yearsplus]

Re: C458 + probably dead MFBP

I have not had to do this but it sounds like it is worth a try since you are probably doing it to save money.

You can always revert back and put the other board in if its giving you any type of function til you order the new one?

[techsxge]

Re: C458 + probably dead MFBP

I also only have the reset tool for the xx4 machines but i used it on xx8 machines too before. Its a bit of gamble if the machine accepts it.

[allan]

Re: C458 + probably dead MFBP

Just make sure to carry the EEPROM and EMMc(SSD) from the old board to the "new" board.

Board replacement cases.pdf - Google Drive

[techsxge]

Re: C458 + probably dead MFBP

Wasnt it like:
1. Remvoe HDD
2. Boot in Firmware Screen
3. Update Firmware
4. update Moviedata
5. Enter Serials
6. Reconnect HDD
7. Profit

[tsbservice]

Re: C458 + probably dead MFBP

Just make sure to carry the EEPROM and EMMc(SSD) from the old board to the "new" board.

Board replacement cases.pdf - Google Drive

+1. It's probably good at first to run reset tool on donor MFPB before putting in troubled machine but in my case it wasn't possible so yeah only swap 2 EEPROM & EMMC.

[tsbservice]

Re: C458 + probably dead MFBP

Just make sure to carry the EEPROM and EMMc(SSD) from the old board to the "new" board.

Board replacement cases.pdf - Google Drive

+1. It's probably good at first to run reset tool on donor MFPB before putting in troubled machine but in my case it wasn't possible so yeah only swap 2 EEPROM & EMMC.

[tsbservice]

Re: C458 + probably dead MFBP

Wasnt it like:
1. Remvoe HDD
2. Boot in Firmware Screen
3. Update Firmware
4. update Moviedata
5. Enter Serials
6. Reconnect HDD
7. Profit

Movie data(animation guide) resides on HDD

[adecanmin]

Re: C458 + probably dead MFBP

Hey guys, my memory became a bit clouded when it comes to swapping USED boards on this series. We have a unit that won't boot up at all and already ruled out HDD/EMMC so we think the MFPB board is screwed.
Since this customer has a service contract I'd prefer to pick a used board from a donator but the documentation doesn't really recommend that.

My tech thinks he can run the reset tool on the parts donator, shut down the machine and take the resettet MFPB board to fix the customers MFP.

Sounds like a good idea - what would you guys recommend?

This may help

[allan]

Re: C458 + probably dead MFBP

If you move the EMMc end the EEPROM then you only really need to start with firmware if the version don't match no need for the reset tool.

[tsbservice]

Re: C458 + probably dead MFBP

This may help

This is for previous generation. 8 series a bit different.

[adecanmin]

Re: C458 + probably dead MFBP

Good to know

[techsxge]

Re: C458 + probably dead MFBP

This may help

this is the instruction for NEW BOARDS, not USED

[tulintron]

Re: C458 + probably dead MFBP

it is a long, delicate and high-risk process.
Have all the necessary fws on hand. I think it's 05 Fw. After using the reset tool, the board to be used will be considered new, so follow the steps for a new board.


I only did this once in Series 8. I was successful.
But before that, it went very wrong and took me 03 days