Cisco 7500 Series Configuration Manual page 206

Maintenance Procedures for the Cisco 7507 and Cisco 7507-MX
Figure 6-6
Step 3 Place one hand against the top front center of the panel to brace it. (See
acts as a pivot point when you pull the bottom out and away from the chassis.
With your other hand, grasp the front of the panel by inserting your fingers into the opening on the
Step 4
underside of the front plastic panel. (See the right hand in
Step 5 While pushing slightly against the top of the panel to constrain it, pivot the bottom edge of the frame
outward about 2 inches (5.08 cm). (See
you will have to use significant force to pull the bottom of the panel outward. However, be careful that
you do not pull the panel more than 2 inches (5.08 cm) away from the chassis, or you might damage the
inner bezel or LED board.
When the bottom of the frame clears the chassis opening, keep your hands in the same positions and pull
Step 6
the panel down and off the chassis. (See
Refer to the appropriate sections depending on the replacement procedures you need to perform. Then,
Note
to replace the front chassis panel, proceed to the following procedure.
Use the following procedure to replace the front chassis panels:
Grasp the sides of the top panel with both hands.
Step 1
Two guide tabs at the top edges of the panel fit into two slots in the top edges of the chassis opening. Tilt
Step 2
the top of the panel back (away from you) about 30 degrees from vertical and slide the two guide tabs
into the chassis slots.
Step 3 Check the top of the panel to make sure it is lined up with the top of the chassis opening. Failure to align
the panel at this point can result in equipment damage when you perform the next step.
Cisco 7500 Series Installation and Configuration Guide
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Removing the Cisco 7507 and Cisco 7507-MX Top Front Panel
a
Chapter 6 Maintaining Your Cisco 7507 and Cisco 7507-MX Router
b
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Figure 6-6a.) Because of the tightly compressed EMI shielding,
Figure 6-6b.)
Figure 6-6a.) The top of the panel
6-6a.)
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