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-==== Retrofitting Interface V1.4-1.6 for use with BlackBox X32 ====+==== Retrofitting Interface V1.4-V1.6 for use with BlackBox X32 ====
  
 Older OpenBuilds Interface versions (V1.4 to V1.6) may not be 100% compatible with the new OpenBuilds BlackBox X32. Older OpenBuilds Interface versions (V1.4 to V1.6) may not be 100% compatible with the new OpenBuilds BlackBox X32.
 +If you notice a reboot-loop or you are advised by our support team to perform the retrofit - this page deals with the practical installation of the V-EXT JUMPER.
  
-The instructions below can be applied to make it work with the BlackBox X32+The instructions below, once applied, should make these older versions work with the new BlackBox X32
  
 === 1.  Disassemble the Interface === === 1.  Disassemble the Interface ===
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 === 2. Remove the Back Panel === === 2. Remove the Back Panel ===
  
-The front panel screws also hold the back panel on. Once the screws are removed, you should be able to remove the back panel with its spacers still attached.  Handle the Interface in the middle between the Front and Back panels with great care to prevent damage to the LCD - it is only held in place by the front panel.+The front panel screws also hold the back panel on. Once the screws are removed, you should be able to remove the back panel with its spacers still attached.  Handle the Interface main body with great care to prevent damage to the LCD - it is only held in place by the front panel.
  
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-Turn the Interface around carefully (The jumpers we need to access are on the back of the main board) and place it down on the table.  +Turn the Interface around carefully (The jumpers pins we need to access are on the back of the main board) and place it down on the table.  
  
 === 3. Install the 3-Way Jumper === === 3. Install the 3-Way Jumper ===
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 Make sure the jumper is correctly installed (IMPORTANT: DO NOT LET THE JUMPER CONNECT TO THE GND PIN)  Make sure the jumper is correctly installed (IMPORTANT: DO NOT LET THE JUMPER CONNECT TO THE GND PIN) 
  
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 Reassemble the Interface by placing the back panel onto the main body, position the front panel back onto the front, and install the 4x M3x6mm screws (Reverse order from disassembly)  Reassemble the Interface by placing the back panel onto the main body, position the front panel back onto the front, and install the 4x M3x6mm screws (Reverse order from disassembly) 
  
 Proceed to connect and test your Interface as normal.  Proceed to connect and test your Interface as normal. 
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