Removing The Rf Pic From The Cisco Cbr Chassis - Cisco cBR Series Hardware Installation Manual

Removing the RF PIC from the Cisco cBR Chassis

Required Tools and Equipment
• ESD-preventive wrist strap
• 3/16" flat-blade screwdriver
Step 1
Loosen the lead screw on the UCH.8 connector using a 3/16" flat-blade screwdriver.
Step 2 Loosen and pull the UCH.8 connector until it is disconnected from the port.
What to do next
Remove the RF Through PIC
Removing the RF PIC from the Cisco cBR Chassis
Before you begin
• Before removing an RF PIC, ensure that one of the following cards is available for immediate replacement
• Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and connect the other end to the grounding lug
• Be aware of the weight and size of the equipment. Handle it with care.
• To remove an RF PIC, first
Required Tools and Equipments
• ESD-preventive wrist strap
• 3/16" flat-blade screwdriver
• Antistatic bag
Step 1 Loosen the captive screws on the appropriate slot using a 3/16" flat-blade torque screwdriver until the red bands are
visible on the captive screws.
Step 2 Pull the ejectors levers until the PIC is disengaged from the connectors on the midplane. Carefully slide the PIC out of
the slot applying even pressure using both your hands.
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(if required).
in the chassis:
• replacement RF Through PIC or RF Protect PIC
• PIC Blank
Caution After removing the PIC or a PIC Blank from an operational chassis, install the
replacement PIC or blank PIC in the chassis within three minutes to avoid critical
thermal alarms relating to overheating of individual components.
connected to the chassis.
Maintaining the Interface Cards in the Cisco cBR Chassis
remove the UCH.8 connectors.