Description

The GE Circuit Board DS3800DSWA is 3 inches in height and 5 inches in length. The board features 12 trimmer resistors, multiple capacitors, and 12 jumpers. The GE Circuit Board DS3800DSWA also is populated with 1 34-pin connector.

The 12 jumpers play a role in configuring the board before it is installed in the drive. However, if you are replacing the board, the configuration selections have already been selected and the task of becoming familiar with the configuration choices is not necessary. Instead, the technician must make sure the jumpers on the replacement board match the jumpers on the original board. Generally you will find the same jumpers on the replacement board as populated the original board. However, if the replacement board is a newer version, you might find the components are in different locations on the board or the components look different. The newer version of the board has all fixes and improvements incorporated on it. This includes improvements to the circuits and the use of newer and better components. However, in some situations, components are removed from the board and not replaced. In this case the extensive product testing leads to information the installer can use concerning workarounds. The workarounds provide a means to achieve the same processing results on the replacement board.

Information about workarounds is available from customer support. If a jumper is depopulated on the replacement board, important information will describe the engineering update and the configuration changes you can make to obtain the same processing results.