--- title: EMT16X How to reflash the new main PCB manually description: This article will explain how to manually reflash the main PCB with a USB --- [Skip to content](https://help.amayauk.com/emt16x-how-to-flash-the-new-main-pcb-manually#main-content) [Submit a ticket](https://help.amayauk.com/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [![Amaya New Logo White](https://help.amayauk.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Amaya%20New%20Logo%20White.png?width=270&height=120&name=Amaya%20New%20Logo%20White.png)](https://www.amayauk.com/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Submit a ticket](https://help.amayauk.com/kb-tickets/new) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Centre](https://help.amayauk.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Melco](https://help.amayauk.com/melco?hsLang=en) 3. [EMT16X](https://help.amayauk.com/melco?hsLang=en#emt16x) # EMT16X How to reflash the new main PCB manually ## This article will explain how to manually reflash the main PCB with a USB If your Melco machine is recognized by the software, try a **Standard Firmware Reflash.** #### **On your PC** - Make note of the software version under Help \> About Melco OS - Turn the **machine off**. - You will need a **USB Flash Drive** (32GB capacity, or less.) The USB Flash Drive must be empty. - **Formatting the USB Flash Drive with a FAT32 format is required**. USB Flash Drives with a capacity above 32GB cannot be formatted to the required FAT32 format. exFAT format is not supported. - **Copy the three .bin files** from the Operating Software folder on your computer onto the USB Flash Drive. They can be found in **C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Melco\\Melco OS v11\\RSA**. You might not have Melco OS v11 folder if you are using a different software. If that is the case, go into the appropriate software folder. ![](https://help.amayauk.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Dec-10-2024-03-59-26-9571-PM.png?width=624&height=162&name=image-png-Dec-10-2024-03-59-26-9571-PM.png) - Safe **Eject** the USB Flash Drive in Windows and remove it from the computer's USB port. #### On your machine - Remove the covers for the **Main-PCB** - **Remove the 4 screws** that hold the main PCB cover in place. ![](https://help.amayauk.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Dec-10-2024-04-01-39-1568-PM.png?width=379&height=140&name=image-png-Dec-10-2024-04-01-39-1568-PM.png) - **Remove the Main-PCB cover**. - Once the main PCB cover is removed, **loosen but do not remove the 2 PCB securing tray screws** in the front and **fully remove the securing plate screw in the rear**. ![](https://help.amayauk.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Dec-10-2024-04-02-31-3987-PM.png?width=386&height=133&name=image-png-Dec-10-2024-04-02-31-3987-PM.png) - **Gently slide the Main-PCB mounting tray forward** to gain full access to the main PCB. - Plug the **USB Flash Drive** into the Main-PCB. It does not matter which USB port the Flash Drive is plugged into. ![](https://help.amayauk.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Dec-10-2024-04-03-58-6015-PM.png?width=624&height=377&name=image-png-Dec-10-2024-04-03-58-6015-PM.png) - Locate the **Update Button**. ![](https://help.amayauk.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Dec-10-2024-04-05-51-8324-PM.png?width=268&height=238&name=image-png-Dec-10-2024-04-05-51-8324-PM.png) ![](https://help.amayauk.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Dec-10-2024-04-06-01-2235-PM.png?width=624&height=404&name=image-png-Dec-10-2024-04-06-01-2235-PM.png) - Turn the machine on while holding the Update Button down. **Wait 10 seconds** before letting go of the Update Button. - Wait **3 minutes.** - Turn the machine off. - Unplug USB Flash Drive. - **Open the Operating Software** on the computer. - Turn the Melco Machine on. - Wait 5 minutes (occasionally longer). #### Machine has a light on the keypad, but is not recognized by the software - Follow the steps for [Machine Not Detected](https://melco.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360048673492). #### Machine does not have a light on the keypad - Follow the steps below (using a different USB Flash Drive...also formatted to FAT32.) - Bypass any Ethernet Hub and connect the machine directly to the computer. - Turn the **machine off**. - Using a different **USB Flash Drive,** format it to FAT32, copy the .bin files to it and plug it into the Main-PCB using a different USB port - Unplug the Ethernet from the back of the machine. - Turn the machine on while holding the Update Button down. **Wait 20 seconds** before letting go of the Update Button. - Wait 5 minutes. - Turn the machine off. - Unplug USB Flash Drive. - Turn the machine on. - Wait 5 Minutes (occasionally longer) If the situation remains unresolved, you will need additional technical assistance please raise a ticket or call us on 02392 590 281 **option 1**   Click the download button below to download the guide as a PDF: [![download-button](https://help.amayauk.com/hs-fs/hubfs/download-button.jpg?width=200&height=40&name=download-button.jpg)](https://amayasales.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/asuk-public-files/EX-4L7Ba5w9DvGu_7IixPr4B6uiHVrtIl9Yk3xnel7k_TA?e=qqu2D4)   - 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