{"id":3234,"date":"2021-04-28T19:49:54","date_gmt":"2021-04-29T02:49:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/?p=3234"},"modified":"2021-04-29T08:24:12","modified_gmt":"2021-04-29T15:24:12","slug":"5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/","title":{"rendered":"5600 XPS system MCD channel plate replacement procedure."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This procedure will explain how to replace the channel plates (technically, they are Chevron plates) in the MCD detector used on Physical Electronics (PHI) 5600, 5700 and 5800 X-ray Photoelectron spectrometers.   You may also want to check out our blog post on checking the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/multi-channel-detector-continuity-tests\/\">MCD pins continuity<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set up a work area with some aluminum foil and lint free cloths.\n&nbsp;&nbsp;Vent the system.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark the MCD feedthrough flange to confirm the orientation of the flange when you replace it later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3237\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/dot-on-mcd-plate-flipped\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dot-on-MCD-plate-flipped.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Dot-on-MCD-plate-flipped\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dot-on-MCD-plate-flipped.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dot-on-MCD-plate-flipped.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/jquery-image-lazy-loading\/images\/grey.gif?resize=584%2C584&#038;ssl=1\" data-original=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dot-on-MCD-plate-flipped.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazy wp-image-3237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dot-on-MCD-plate-flipped.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dot-on-MCD-plate-flipped.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dot-on-MCD-plate-flipped.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dot-on-MCD-plate-flipped.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dot-on-MCD-plate-flipped.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dot-on-MCD-plate-flipped.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><noscript><img data-attachment-id=\"3237\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/dot-on-mcd-plate-flipped\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dot-on-MCD-plate-flipped.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Dot-on-MCD-plate-flipped\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dot-on-MCD-plate-flipped.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dot-on-MCD-plate-flipped.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1512\" height=\"1512\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dot-on-MCD-plate-flipped.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dot-on-MCD-plate-flipped.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dot-on-MCD-plate-flipped.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dot-on-MCD-plate-flipped.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dot-on-MCD-plate-flipped.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dot-on-MCD-plate-flipped.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dot-on-MCD-plate-flipped.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Mark flange<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove most of the bolts and nuts that secure the MCD feedthrough flange to the analyzer.&nbsp; The MCD feedthrough flange has some springs on the inside so there will be some tension when you remove the flange.&nbsp;&nbsp; There are 3 studs that are used to guide the MCD feedthrough flange when it is removed or installed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove the last few nuts or bolts and carefully lower the MCD feedthrough flange and place it on the aluminum foil.&nbsp; Incidentally, most food grade aluminum foil has oil on it.&nbsp; If possible, use UHV compatible foil when working with electron optics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3238\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/remove-mcd-feedthrough-flange-flipped\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-MCD-feedthrough-flange-flipped.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"remove-MCD-feedthrough-flange-flipped\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-MCD-feedthrough-flange-flipped.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-MCD-feedthrough-flange-flipped.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/jquery-image-lazy-loading\/images\/grey.gif?resize=584%2C584&#038;ssl=1\" data-original=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-MCD-feedthrough-flange-flipped.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazy wp-image-3238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-MCD-feedthrough-flange-flipped.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-MCD-feedthrough-flange-flipped.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-MCD-feedthrough-flange-flipped.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-MCD-feedthrough-flange-flipped.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-MCD-feedthrough-flange-flipped.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-MCD-feedthrough-flange-flipped.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><noscript><img data-attachment-id=\"3238\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/remove-mcd-feedthrough-flange-flipped\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-MCD-feedthrough-flange-flipped.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"remove-MCD-feedthrough-flange-flipped\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-MCD-feedthrough-flange-flipped.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-MCD-feedthrough-flange-flipped.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1512\" height=\"1512\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-MCD-feedthrough-flange-flipped.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-MCD-feedthrough-flange-flipped.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-MCD-feedthrough-flange-flipped.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-MCD-feedthrough-flange-flipped.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-MCD-feedthrough-flange-flipped.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-MCD-feedthrough-flange-flipped.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-MCD-feedthrough-flange-flipped.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Remove MCD feedthrough flange<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The MCD assembly is located inside the 6&#8243; CF flange where you just removed the MCD feedthrough flange from.&nbsp;&nbsp; You can remove one of the analyzer braces in order to gain better access to the MCD assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3240\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/mcd-assembly-view-from-flange\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-assembly-view-from-flange.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"MCD-assembly-view-from-flange\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-assembly-view-from-flange.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-assembly-view-from-flange.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/jquery-image-lazy-loading\/images\/grey.gif?resize=584%2C584&#038;ssl=1\" data-original=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-assembly-view-from-flange.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazy wp-image-3240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-assembly-view-from-flange.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-assembly-view-from-flange.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-assembly-view-from-flange.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-assembly-view-from-flange.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-assembly-view-from-flange.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-assembly-view-from-flange.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><noscript><img data-attachment-id=\"3240\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/mcd-assembly-view-from-flange\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-assembly-view-from-flange.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"MCD-assembly-view-from-flange\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-assembly-view-from-flange.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-assembly-view-from-flange.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1512\" height=\"1512\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-assembly-view-from-flange.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-assembly-view-from-flange.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-assembly-view-from-flange.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-assembly-view-from-flange.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-assembly-view-from-flange.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-assembly-view-from-flange.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-assembly-view-from-flange.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>MCD assembly<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At this point put on a pair of gloves as you will be working inside the analyzer and want to prevent oil contaminator from your hands. Use tools that have been cleaned with Isopropanol or Methanol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove the screw that holds the capacitor in place.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3241\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/remove-capacitor-scew\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-capacitor-scew.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Remove-capacitor-scew\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-capacitor-scew.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-capacitor-scew.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/jquery-image-lazy-loading\/images\/grey.gif?resize=584%2C584&#038;ssl=1\" data-original=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-capacitor-scew.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazy wp-image-3241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-capacitor-scew.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-capacitor-scew.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-capacitor-scew.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-capacitor-scew.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-capacitor-scew.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-capacitor-scew.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><noscript><img data-attachment-id=\"3241\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/remove-capacitor-scew\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-capacitor-scew.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Remove-capacitor-scew\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-capacitor-scew.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-capacitor-scew.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1512\" height=\"1512\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-capacitor-scew.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-capacitor-scew.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-capacitor-scew.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-capacitor-scew.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-capacitor-scew.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-capacitor-scew.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-capacitor-scew.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Remove capacitor screw<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove the capacitor by pulling on the pin that is connected to the MCD assembly.&nbsp; Do not pull on the capacitor.&nbsp; The pin wire is silver soldered to the capacitor and it can come off easily, so be very careful with the capacitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3242\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/remove-capacitor-by-pin\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-capacitor-by-pin.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Remove-capacitor-by-pin\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-capacitor-by-pin.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-capacitor-by-pin.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/jquery-image-lazy-loading\/images\/grey.gif?resize=584%2C584&#038;ssl=1\" data-original=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-capacitor-by-pin.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazy wp-image-3242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-capacitor-by-pin.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-capacitor-by-pin.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-capacitor-by-pin.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-capacitor-by-pin.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-capacitor-by-pin.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-capacitor-by-pin.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><noscript><img data-attachment-id=\"3242\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/remove-capacitor-by-pin\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-capacitor-by-pin.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Remove-capacitor-by-pin\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-capacitor-by-pin.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-capacitor-by-pin.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1512\" height=\"1512\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-capacitor-by-pin.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-capacitor-by-pin.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-capacitor-by-pin.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-capacitor-by-pin.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-capacitor-by-pin.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-capacitor-by-pin.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-capacitor-by-pin.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Remove capacitor by pulling on the pin connector<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove the POS and NEG pins from the MCD assembly.&nbsp; Just pull up on the pins, keep the wires attached to the SHV feedthrough pins. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3243\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/remove-pos-and-neg-pins\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-POS-and-NEG-pins.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Remove-POS-and-NEG-pins\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-POS-and-NEG-pins.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-POS-and-NEG-pins.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/jquery-image-lazy-loading\/images\/grey.gif?resize=584%2C584&#038;ssl=1\" data-original=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-POS-and-NEG-pins.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazy wp-image-3243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-POS-and-NEG-pins.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-POS-and-NEG-pins.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-POS-and-NEG-pins.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-POS-and-NEG-pins.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-POS-and-NEG-pins.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-POS-and-NEG-pins.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><noscript><img data-attachment-id=\"3243\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/remove-pos-and-neg-pins\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-POS-and-NEG-pins.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Remove-POS-and-NEG-pins\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-POS-and-NEG-pins.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-POS-and-NEG-pins.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1512\" height=\"1512\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-POS-and-NEG-pins.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-POS-and-NEG-pins.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-POS-and-NEG-pins.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-POS-and-NEG-pins.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-POS-and-NEG-pins.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-POS-and-NEG-pins.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-POS-and-NEG-pins.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Remove POS and NEG pin connectors<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The MCD assembly is held in place with 2 slotted screws.&nbsp; Remove one of the screws completely. Be careful as it is easy to drop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Loosen the second screw and then reach up and hold the MCD assembly as you remove the screw. &nbsp;&nbsp;Ease the MCD assembly down and out of the 6&#8243; CF flange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3245\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/remove-mcd-assembly-flipped\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-MCD-assembly-flipped.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Remove-MCD-assembly-flipped\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-MCD-assembly-flipped.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-MCD-assembly-flipped.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-MCD-assembly-flipped.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-MCD-assembly-flipped.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><noscript><img data-attachment-id=\"3245\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/remove-mcd-assembly-flipped\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-MCD-assembly-flipped.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Remove-MCD-assembly-flipped\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-MCD-assembly-flipped.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-MCD-assembly-flipped.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1512\" height=\"1512\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-MCD-assembly-flipped.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-MCD-assembly-flipped.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-MCD-assembly-flipped.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-MCD-assembly-flipped.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-MCD-assembly-flipped.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-MCD-assembly-flipped.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-MCD-assembly-flipped.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Remove MCD assembly<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Set the MCD assembly on a clean working surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pull up on the pins and insert a small Allen wrench or rod to hold the pins in place.&nbsp; The pins are spring loaded and by inserting a small Allen wrench or rod into the holes in the pins, that will prevent the pins from contacting the plates or 16 channel ceramic when replacing the plates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3246\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/insert-small-rods\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Insert-small-rods.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Insert-small-rods\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Insert-small-rods.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Insert-small-rods.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/jquery-image-lazy-loading\/images\/grey.gif?resize=584%2C584&#038;ssl=1\" data-original=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Insert-small-rods.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazy wp-image-3246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Insert-small-rods.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Insert-small-rods.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Insert-small-rods.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Insert-small-rods.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Insert-small-rods.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Insert-small-rods.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><noscript><img data-attachment-id=\"3246\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/insert-small-rods\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Insert-small-rods.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Insert-small-rods\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Insert-small-rods.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Insert-small-rods.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1512\" height=\"1512\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Insert-small-rods.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Insert-small-rods.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Insert-small-rods.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Insert-small-rods.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Insert-small-rods.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Insert-small-rods.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Insert-small-rods.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Insert Allen wrenches or rods<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove the two inner slotted screws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3275\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/remove-inner-two-screws-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-inner-two-screws-1.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Remove-inner-two-screws-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-inner-two-screws-1.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-inner-two-screws-1.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/jquery-image-lazy-loading\/images\/grey.gif?resize=584%2C584&#038;ssl=1\" data-original=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-inner-two-screws-1.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazy wp-image-3275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-inner-two-screws-1.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-inner-two-screws-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-inner-two-screws-1.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-inner-two-screws-1.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-inner-two-screws-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-inner-two-screws-1.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><noscript><img data-attachment-id=\"3275\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/remove-inner-two-screws-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-inner-two-screws-1.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Remove-inner-two-screws-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-inner-two-screws-1.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-inner-two-screws-1.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1512\" height=\"1512\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-inner-two-screws-1.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-inner-two-screws-1.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-inner-two-screws-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-inner-two-screws-1.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-inner-two-screws-1.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-inner-two-screws-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-inner-two-screws-1.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Remove inner two screws<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hold the MCD assembly as you rotate it 180 degrees so that the grid screen is facing up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3247\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/rotate\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rotate.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"rotate\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rotate.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rotate.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/jquery-image-lazy-loading\/images\/grey.gif?resize=584%2C584&#038;ssl=1\" data-original=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rotate.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazy wp-image-3247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rotate.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rotate.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rotate.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rotate.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rotate.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rotate.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><noscript><img data-attachment-id=\"3247\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/rotate\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rotate.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"rotate\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rotate.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rotate.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1512\" height=\"1512\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rotate.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rotate.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rotate.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rotate.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rotate.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rotate.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rotate.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Hold together and rotate so that grid is facing up<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove the grid screen. &nbsp;Set it to the side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3248\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/remove-grid-assembly\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-grid-assembly.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Remove-grid-assembly\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-grid-assembly.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-grid-assembly.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/jquery-image-lazy-loading\/images\/grey.gif?resize=584%2C584&#038;ssl=1\" data-original=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-grid-assembly.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazy wp-image-3248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-grid-assembly.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-grid-assembly.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-grid-assembly.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-grid-assembly.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-grid-assembly.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-grid-assembly.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><noscript><img data-attachment-id=\"3248\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/remove-grid-assembly\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-grid-assembly.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Remove-grid-assembly\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-grid-assembly.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-grid-assembly.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1512\" height=\"1512\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-grid-assembly.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-grid-assembly.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-grid-assembly.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-grid-assembly.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-grid-assembly.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-grid-assembly.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-grid-assembly.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Remove the grid screen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove the ceramic. Set it next to the grid screen.&nbsp; As you remove parts, set them down next to each other in sequence. That will make it easier to reassembly the parts in the correct order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3249\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/with-grid-assembly-removed\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/With-grid-assembly-removed.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"With-grid-assembly-removed\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/With-grid-assembly-removed.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/With-grid-assembly-removed.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/jquery-image-lazy-loading\/images\/grey.gif?resize=584%2C584&#038;ssl=1\" data-original=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/With-grid-assembly-removed.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazy wp-image-3249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/With-grid-assembly-removed.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/With-grid-assembly-removed.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/With-grid-assembly-removed.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/With-grid-assembly-removed.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/With-grid-assembly-removed.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/With-grid-assembly-removed.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><noscript><img data-attachment-id=\"3249\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/with-grid-assembly-removed\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/With-grid-assembly-removed.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"With-grid-assembly-removed\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/With-grid-assembly-removed.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/With-grid-assembly-removed.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1512\" height=\"1512\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/With-grid-assembly-removed.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/With-grid-assembly-removed.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/With-grid-assembly-removed.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/With-grid-assembly-removed.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/With-grid-assembly-removed.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/With-grid-assembly-removed.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/With-grid-assembly-removed.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Ceramic with grid screen removed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove the gold spacer. Sometimes that part will stick to the bottom of the ceramic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3250\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/remove-ceramc\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-ceramc.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Remove-ceramc\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-ceramc.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-ceramc.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/jquery-image-lazy-loading\/images\/grey.gif?resize=584%2C584&#038;ssl=1\" data-original=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-ceramc.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazy wp-image-3250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-ceramc.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-ceramc.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-ceramc.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-ceramc.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-ceramc.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-ceramc.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><noscript><img data-attachment-id=\"3250\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/remove-ceramc\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-ceramc.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Remove-ceramc\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-ceramc.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-ceramc.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1512\" height=\"1512\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-ceramc.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-ceramc.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-ceramc.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-ceramc.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-ceramc.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-ceramc.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-ceramc.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Ceramic and gold spacer removed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove the Teflon tubes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3251\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/remove-teflon-tubes\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-teflon-tubes.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"remove-teflon-tubes\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-teflon-tubes.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-teflon-tubes.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/jquery-image-lazy-loading\/images\/grey.gif?resize=584%2C584&#038;ssl=1\" data-original=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-teflon-tubes.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazy wp-image-3251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-teflon-tubes.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-teflon-tubes.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-teflon-tubes.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-teflon-tubes.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-teflon-tubes.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-teflon-tubes.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><noscript><img data-attachment-id=\"3251\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/remove-teflon-tubes\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-teflon-tubes.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"remove-teflon-tubes\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-teflon-tubes.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-teflon-tubes.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1512\" height=\"1512\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-teflon-tubes.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-teflon-tubes.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-teflon-tubes.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-teflon-tubes.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-teflon-tubes.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-teflon-tubes.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-teflon-tubes.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Remove the Teflon tubes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove the top plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3252\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/remove-top-mcd-plate\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-top-MCD-plate.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Remove-top-MCD-plate\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-top-MCD-plate.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-top-MCD-plate.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/jquery-image-lazy-loading\/images\/grey.gif?resize=584%2C584&#038;ssl=1\" data-original=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-top-MCD-plate.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazy wp-image-3252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-top-MCD-plate.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-top-MCD-plate.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-top-MCD-plate.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-top-MCD-plate.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-top-MCD-plate.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-top-MCD-plate.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><noscript><img data-attachment-id=\"3252\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/remove-top-mcd-plate\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-top-MCD-plate.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Remove-top-MCD-plate\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-top-MCD-plate.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-top-MCD-plate.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1512\" height=\"1512\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-top-MCD-plate.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-top-MCD-plate.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-top-MCD-plate.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-top-MCD-plate.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-top-MCD-plate.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-top-MCD-plate.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-top-MCD-plate.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Remove the top plate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove the second plate.&nbsp; Note that the plates have a little dot on them.&nbsp; Those dots need to face each other.&nbsp; So, the bottom plate has the dot facing up, and the top plate has the dot facing down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3254\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/dot-on-mcd-plate\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dot-on-MCD-plate.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Dot-on-MCD-plate\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dot-on-MCD-plate.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dot-on-MCD-plate.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/jquery-image-lazy-loading\/images\/grey.gif?resize=584%2C584&#038;ssl=1\" data-original=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dot-on-MCD-plate.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazy wp-image-3254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dot-on-MCD-plate.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dot-on-MCD-plate.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dot-on-MCD-plate.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dot-on-MCD-plate.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dot-on-MCD-plate.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dot-on-MCD-plate.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><noscript><img data-attachment-id=\"3254\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/dot-on-mcd-plate\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dot-on-MCD-plate.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Dot-on-MCD-plate\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dot-on-MCD-plate.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dot-on-MCD-plate.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1512\" height=\"1512\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dot-on-MCD-plate.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dot-on-MCD-plate.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dot-on-MCD-plate.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dot-on-MCD-plate.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dot-on-MCD-plate.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dot-on-MCD-plate.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dot-on-MCD-plate.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Dot on plate, near the hole<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3253\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/remove-bottom-mcd-plate\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-bottom-MCD-plate.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"remove-bottom-MCD-plate\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-bottom-MCD-plate.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-bottom-MCD-plate.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/jquery-image-lazy-loading\/images\/grey.gif?resize=584%2C584&#038;ssl=1\" data-original=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-bottom-MCD-plate.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazy wp-image-3253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-bottom-MCD-plate.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-bottom-MCD-plate.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-bottom-MCD-plate.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-bottom-MCD-plate.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-bottom-MCD-plate.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-bottom-MCD-plate.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><noscript><img data-attachment-id=\"3253\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/remove-bottom-mcd-plate\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-bottom-MCD-plate.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"remove-bottom-MCD-plate\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-bottom-MCD-plate.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-bottom-MCD-plate.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1512\" height=\"1512\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-bottom-MCD-plate.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-bottom-MCD-plate.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-bottom-MCD-plate.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-bottom-MCD-plate.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-bottom-MCD-plate.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-bottom-MCD-plate.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-bottom-MCD-plate.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Remove the bottom plate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Use some clean air or nitrogen to blow off the 16 channel ceramic.&nbsp; Feel free to dust off the MCD assembly and plates frequently.&nbsp; Dust is to be avoided as much as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3276\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/16-channel-ceramic\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/16-channel-ceramic.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/16-channel-ceramic.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/16-channel-ceramic.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><noscript><img data-attachment-id=\"3276\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/16-channel-ceramic\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/16-channel-ceramic.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"16-channel-ceramic\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/16-channel-ceramic.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/16-channel-ceramic.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1512\" height=\"1512\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/16-channel-ceramic.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/16-channel-ceramic.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/16-channel-ceramic.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/16-channel-ceramic.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/16-channel-ceramic.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/16-channel-ceramic.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/16-channel-ceramic.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>16 channel ceramic<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Install the new bottom plate. It sits on the gold spacer which is on top of the 16-pin ceramic.&nbsp; The hole in the plate needs to line up with the pin.&nbsp; The pin is centered in the hole in the plate. The little dot on the plate needs to face up.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3255\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/install-new-bottom-plate\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-new-bottom-plate.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Install-new-bottom-plate\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-new-bottom-plate.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-new-bottom-plate.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/jquery-image-lazy-loading\/images\/grey.gif?resize=584%2C584&#038;ssl=1\" data-original=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-new-bottom-plate.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazy wp-image-3255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-new-bottom-plate.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-new-bottom-plate.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-new-bottom-plate.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-new-bottom-plate.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-new-bottom-plate.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-new-bottom-plate.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><noscript><img data-attachment-id=\"3255\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/install-new-bottom-plate\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-new-bottom-plate.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Install-new-bottom-plate\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-new-bottom-plate.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-new-bottom-plate.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1512\" height=\"1512\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-new-bottom-plate.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-new-bottom-plate.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-new-bottom-plate.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-new-bottom-plate.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-new-bottom-plate.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-new-bottom-plate.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-new-bottom-plate.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Install bottom plate.  Dot up.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Install the new top plate.&nbsp; The dot needs to face down and the pin should be centered in the hole in the plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3256\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/install-top-plate-dot-down\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/install-top-plate-dot-down.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"install-top-plate-dot-down\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/install-top-plate-dot-down.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/install-top-plate-dot-down.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/jquery-image-lazy-loading\/images\/grey.gif?resize=584%2C584&#038;ssl=1\" data-original=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/install-top-plate-dot-down.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazy wp-image-3256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/install-top-plate-dot-down.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/install-top-plate-dot-down.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/install-top-plate-dot-down.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/install-top-plate-dot-down.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/install-top-plate-dot-down.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/install-top-plate-dot-down.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><noscript><img data-attachment-id=\"3256\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/install-top-plate-dot-down\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/install-top-plate-dot-down.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"install-top-plate-dot-down\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/install-top-plate-dot-down.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/install-top-plate-dot-down.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1512\" height=\"1512\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/install-top-plate-dot-down.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/install-top-plate-dot-down.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/install-top-plate-dot-down.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/install-top-plate-dot-down.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/install-top-plate-dot-down.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/install-top-plate-dot-down.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/install-top-plate-dot-down.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Install top plate, dot facing down<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Install the gold spacer.&nbsp; The tab on the spacer should be above the pin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3257\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/install-gold-spacer\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/install-gold-spacer.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"install-gold-spacer\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/install-gold-spacer.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/install-gold-spacer.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/jquery-image-lazy-loading\/images\/grey.gif?resize=584%2C584&#038;ssl=1\" data-original=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/install-gold-spacer.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazy wp-image-3257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/install-gold-spacer.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/install-gold-spacer.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/install-gold-spacer.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/install-gold-spacer.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/install-gold-spacer.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/install-gold-spacer.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><noscript><img data-attachment-id=\"3257\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/install-gold-spacer\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/install-gold-spacer.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"install-gold-spacer\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/install-gold-spacer.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/install-gold-spacer.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1512\" height=\"1512\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/install-gold-spacer.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/install-gold-spacer.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/install-gold-spacer.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/install-gold-spacer.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/install-gold-spacer.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/install-gold-spacer.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/install-gold-spacer.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Install gold spacer.  Tab over pin.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Install the Teflon tubes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3258\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/install-second-mcd-plate-gold-contact-and-teflon-tubes\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-second-MCD-plate-gold-contact-and-Teflon-tubes.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Install-second-MCD-plate-gold-contact-and-Teflon-tubes\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-second-MCD-plate-gold-contact-and-Teflon-tubes.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-second-MCD-plate-gold-contact-and-Teflon-tubes.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/jquery-image-lazy-loading\/images\/grey.gif?resize=584%2C584&#038;ssl=1\" data-original=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-second-MCD-plate-gold-contact-and-Teflon-tubes.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazy wp-image-3258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-second-MCD-plate-gold-contact-and-Teflon-tubes.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-second-MCD-plate-gold-contact-and-Teflon-tubes.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-second-MCD-plate-gold-contact-and-Teflon-tubes.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-second-MCD-plate-gold-contact-and-Teflon-tubes.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-second-MCD-plate-gold-contact-and-Teflon-tubes.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-second-MCD-plate-gold-contact-and-Teflon-tubes.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><noscript><img data-attachment-id=\"3258\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/install-second-mcd-plate-gold-contact-and-teflon-tubes\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-second-MCD-plate-gold-contact-and-Teflon-tubes.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Install-second-MCD-plate-gold-contact-and-Teflon-tubes\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-second-MCD-plate-gold-contact-and-Teflon-tubes.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-second-MCD-plate-gold-contact-and-Teflon-tubes.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1512\" height=\"1512\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-second-MCD-plate-gold-contact-and-Teflon-tubes.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-second-MCD-plate-gold-contact-and-Teflon-tubes.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-second-MCD-plate-gold-contact-and-Teflon-tubes.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-second-MCD-plate-gold-contact-and-Teflon-tubes.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-second-MCD-plate-gold-contact-and-Teflon-tubes.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-second-MCD-plate-gold-contact-and-Teflon-tubes.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-second-MCD-plate-gold-contact-and-Teflon-tubes.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Install Teflon tubes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Install the ceramic over the Teflon tubes.&nbsp; The top of the tubes should be flush with the ceramic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3259\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/install-ceramic\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-ceramic.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Install-ceramic\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-ceramic.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-ceramic.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/jquery-image-lazy-loading\/images\/grey.gif?resize=584%2C584&#038;ssl=1\" data-original=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-ceramic.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazy wp-image-3259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-ceramic.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-ceramic.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-ceramic.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-ceramic.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-ceramic.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-ceramic.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><noscript><img data-attachment-id=\"3259\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/install-ceramic\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-ceramic.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Install-ceramic\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-ceramic.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-ceramic.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1512\" height=\"1512\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-ceramic.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-ceramic.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-ceramic.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-ceramic.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-ceramic.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-ceramic.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-ceramic.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Install ceramic<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Set the grid screen on top of the ceramic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3260\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/install-grid-assembly\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-grid-assembly.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Install-grid-assembly\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-grid-assembly.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-grid-assembly.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/jquery-image-lazy-loading\/images\/grey.gif?resize=584%2C584&#038;ssl=1\" data-original=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-grid-assembly.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazy wp-image-3260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-grid-assembly.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-grid-assembly.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-grid-assembly.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-grid-assembly.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-grid-assembly.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-grid-assembly.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><noscript><img data-attachment-id=\"3260\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/install-grid-assembly\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-grid-assembly.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Install-grid-assembly\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-grid-assembly.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-grid-assembly.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1512\" height=\"1512\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-grid-assembly.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-grid-assembly.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-grid-assembly.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-grid-assembly.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-grid-assembly.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-grid-assembly.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-grid-assembly.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Position grid screen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While holding the grid screen and ceramic in place, rotate the MCD assembly 180 degrees so that the pins face up.  Since the screw are not get installed, the only thing holding the grin screen and ceramic in place is you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3261\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/rotate-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rotate-1.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"rotate-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rotate-1.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rotate-1.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/jquery-image-lazy-loading\/images\/grey.gif?resize=584%2C584&#038;ssl=1\" data-original=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rotate-1.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazy wp-image-3261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rotate-1.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rotate-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rotate-1.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rotate-1.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rotate-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rotate-1.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><noscript><img data-attachment-id=\"3261\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/rotate-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rotate-1.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"rotate-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rotate-1.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rotate-1.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1512\" height=\"1512\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rotate-1.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rotate-1.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rotate-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rotate-1.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rotate-1.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rotate-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/rotate-1.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Rotate MCD assembly so that pins face up<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Install the two screws to secure the grid screen.&nbsp; You may need to rotate things just a little bit.&nbsp; Tighten the screws firmly but not too tightly or you may crack the ceramic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3262\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/install-screws\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-screws.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Install-screws\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-screws.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-screws.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/jquery-image-lazy-loading\/images\/grey.gif?resize=584%2C584&#038;ssl=1\" data-original=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-screws.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazy wp-image-3262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-screws.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-screws.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-screws.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-screws.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-screws.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-screws.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><noscript><img data-attachment-id=\"3262\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/install-screws\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-screws.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Install-screws\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-screws.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-screws.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1512\" height=\"1512\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-screws.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-screws.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-screws.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-screws.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-screws.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-screws.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Install-screws.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Install screws<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove the Allen wrench or rods from the pins.&nbsp; Rotate the pins a little bit to make sure that they are seated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3263\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/remove-pins\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-pins.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Remove-pins\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-pins.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-pins.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/jquery-image-lazy-loading\/images\/grey.gif?resize=584%2C584&#038;ssl=1\" data-original=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-pins.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazy wp-image-3263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-pins.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-pins.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-pins.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-pins.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-pins.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-pins.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><noscript><img data-attachment-id=\"3263\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/remove-pins\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-pins.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Remove-pins\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-pins.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-pins.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1512\" height=\"1512\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-pins.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-pins.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-pins.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-pins.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-pins.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-pins.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Remove-pins.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Remove Allen wrenches or rods from pins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Measure the resistance between the POS and NEG pins.\u00a0 You should have 15 to 24 meg ohms.\u00a0 From the other pin to POS or NEG should be about 1 Meg ohm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3264\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/measure-resistance\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Measure-resistance.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Measure-resistance\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Measure-resistance.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Measure-resistance.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/jquery-image-lazy-loading\/images\/grey.gif?resize=584%2C584&#038;ssl=1\" data-original=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Measure-resistance.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazy wp-image-3264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Measure-resistance.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Measure-resistance.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Measure-resistance.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Measure-resistance.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Measure-resistance.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Measure-resistance.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><noscript><img data-attachment-id=\"3264\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/measure-resistance\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Measure-resistance.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Measure-resistance\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Measure-resistance.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Measure-resistance.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1512\" height=\"1512\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Measure-resistance.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Measure-resistance.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Measure-resistance.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Measure-resistance.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Measure-resistance.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Measure-resistance.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Measure-resistance.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Measure resistance between POS and NEG<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The MCD assembly is now ready to install back into the analyzer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you insert the MCD assembly, prepare one of the screws for mounting.&nbsp; A pronged grabber works well as does a starter screw driver.&nbsp; In a pinch you can use a regular screw driver with a little bit of tape to hold the screw on.&nbsp; The tape needs to stick to the screwdriver so that it all comes out when you remove the screwdriver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Insert the MCD assembly (it can only go in one way or else the screw will not line up) and rotate it slightly to make sure that it is seated properly.&nbsp; Tighten the one screw to where it is just snug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Install the second screw and tighten it to where it is just snug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slightly rotate the MCD assembly to make sure that it is seated properly and then tighten both screws firmly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reconnect the POS and NEG pins.&nbsp; Refer to the drawing to make sure that you do not insert the pins backwards.&nbsp; Also make sure that the POS and NEG wires are centered as the MCD feedthrough flange will need to clear the POS and NEG pins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3265\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/mcd-pos-neg\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-POS-NEG.jpg?fit=1100%2C637&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1100,637\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"MCD-POS-NEG\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-POS-NEG.jpg?fit=300%2C174&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-POS-NEG.jpg?fit=584%2C338&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"584\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/jquery-image-lazy-loading\/images\/grey.gif?resize=584%2C338&#038;ssl=1\" data-original=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-POS-NEG.jpg?fit=584%2C338&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazy wp-image-3265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-POS-NEG.jpg?w=1100&amp;ssl=1 1100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-POS-NEG.jpg?resize=300%2C174&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-POS-NEG.jpg?resize=768%2C445&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-POS-NEG.jpg?resize=1024%2C593&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-POS-NEG.jpg?resize=500%2C290&amp;ssl=1 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><noscript><img data-attachment-id=\"3265\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/mcd-pos-neg\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-POS-NEG.jpg?fit=1100%2C637&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1100,637\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"MCD-POS-NEG\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-POS-NEG.jpg?fit=300%2C174&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-POS-NEG.jpg?fit=584%2C338&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1100\" height=\"637\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-POS-NEG.jpg?fit=584%2C338&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-POS-NEG.jpg?w=1100&amp;ssl=1 1100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-POS-NEG.jpg?resize=300%2C174&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-POS-NEG.jpg?resize=768%2C445&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-POS-NEG.jpg?resize=1024%2C593&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-POS-NEG.jpg?resize=500%2C290&amp;ssl=1 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>POS and NEG pin to SHV connectors<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Insert the capacitor pin. Be careful not to stress the capacitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reattach the capacitor wire screw and tighten the screw. &nbsp;The capacitor should be perpendicular (not tilted) as the MCD feedthrough flange will need to clear it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"3266\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/mcd-assembly-view-from-flange-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-assembly-view-from-flange-1.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-assembly-view-from-flange-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-assembly-view-from-flange-1.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><noscript><img data-attachment-id=\"3266\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/mcd-assembly-view-from-flange-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-assembly-view-from-flange-1.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1512,1512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"MCD-assembly-view-from-flange-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-assembly-view-from-flange-1.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-assembly-view-from-flange-1.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1512\" height=\"1512\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-assembly-view-from-flange-1.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-assembly-view-from-flange-1.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-assembly-view-from-flange-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-assembly-view-from-flange-1.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-assembly-view-from-flange-1.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-assembly-view-from-flange-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MCD-assembly-view-from-flange-1.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>POS, NEG and capacitor reconnected<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove the used 6&#8243; copper gasket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Install a new 6&#8243; copper gasket on the MCD feedthrough flange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carefully line up the MCD feedthrough flange and slide it onto the 3 guide studs. Install the 3 nuts to hold the MCD feedthrough flange in place and then slightly rotate the flange to make sure it is seated.&nbsp; The springs on the MCD feedthrough flange fit into the 16 holes in the MCD ceramic and press against the metal discs which in turn make contact with small capacitors inside the MCD assembly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Install the bolts and lightly tighten the MCD feedthrough flange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Measure the capacitance of all of the pins on the MCD feedthrough with respect to the vacuum chamber. &nbsp;The four center pins should read approximately 100 pf (open).&nbsp; All of the other pins should read 250 to 300 pf.&nbsp;&nbsp; If not, you need to drop the MCD feedthrough flange down and inspect to see where it is hanging up.&nbsp; Sometimes the spring pins do make contact with the MCD assembly and need to be adjusted slightly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have the correct capacitance on all of the pins, tighten all of the nuts and bolts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The vacuum chamber is ready to pump down and baked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Installation complete.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Set the MCD multiplier voltage to 1800V in the software so that after the bake out you start outgassing the new plates at a lower operating voltage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/MCD-detail.pdf\">side view<\/a> of the MCD assembly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Procedure to install channel plates in  a PHI 5600, 5700 or 5800 XPS system <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/5600-xps-system-mcd-channel-plate-replacement-procedure\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3253,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[164],"tags":[360,359,361],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/remove-bottom-MCD-plate.jpg?fit=1512%2C1512&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2DEXo-Qa","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":4154,"url":"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/contact-issue-with-mcd-ceramic-on-phi-5600-xps-system\/","url_meta":{"origin":3234,"position":0},"title":"Contact issue with MCD ceramic on PHI 5600 XPS system","author":"Randy","date":"January 21, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"This blog post shows how to repair an open POS connector on a 16 channel MCD anode ceramic used in the MCD detector on PHI 5600 thru 5800 XPS systems.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;General Optics and Vacuum&quot;","block_context":{"text":"General Optics and Vacuum","link":"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/category\/general-optics-and-vacuum\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Missing-gold-on-contact.jpg?fit=1200%2C1004&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Missing-gold-on-contact.jpg?fit=1200%2C1004&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Missing-gold-on-contact.jpg?fit=1200%2C1004&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Missing-gold-on-contact.jpg?fit=1200%2C1004&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":1211,"url":"https:\/\/www.rbdinstruments.com\/blog\/multi-channel-detector-continuity-tests\/","url_meta":{"origin":3234,"position":1},"title":"Multi channel detector continuity tests","author":"Randy","date":"September 11, 2014","format":false,"excerpt":"The multi channel detector (MCD) assembly found on Physical Electronics 5500 through 5800 X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) systems comprises two pieces \u2013 the channel plate assembly and the connection flange. 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