Cisco ASR 14000 Series Installation Manual page 101

Chapter 4 Installing and Removing MSCs, PLIMs, and Associated Components
Required Tools and Equipment
You need the following tools and part to perform this task:
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Steps
To install a PLIM, follow these steps:
Attach the ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and connect its leash to an ESD connection socket
Step 1
on the front (PLIM) side or a bare metal surface on the chassis.
Remove the PLIM from its antistatic packaging.
Step 2
Visually inspect the connector pins on the card before you insert it into the chassis. Do not attempt to
Step 3
install a card with bent pins, as this may damage the chassis midplane connectors.
Remove the PLIM impedance carrier from the slot you need to fill and set it aside.
Step 4
Note
Grasp the card carrier handle with one hand and place your other hand under the carrier to support and
Step 5
guide it into the correct slot. Slide the card halfway into the slot. Avoid touching the card circuitry or
any connectors (see
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ESD-preventive wrist strap
Medium Phillips screwdriver
PLIM
Remove only one impedance carrier and install one PLIM at a time. Be sure to verify that each
PLIM is fully installed and secured before installing another card.
Figure 4-33).
How to Install or Remove a Physical Layer Interface Module (PLIM)
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