Cisco Firepower Management Centers, Instructions Manual

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Cisco Firepower Management Center 750, 1500, 2000, 3500, and 4000 Hardware Installation Guide
Appendix A Memory Upgrade Instructions for Firepower Management Centers
Removing the Chassis Cover
Figure A-2 Removing the Cover from a MC750 Rev. 2
Removing the Cover from Firepower Management Center 1500 and 3500
The MC1500 and MC3500 Management Centers share some of the same form factors. The following
procedure can apply to either device.
To remove the cover from a Firepower MC1500 or MC3500:
Note
A nonskid surface or a stop behind the MC1500 or MC3500 may be needed to prevent the device from
sliding on your work surface.
Step 1
Observe the ESD precautions described in Working in an ESD Environment, page A-2 and the safety
precautions described in <Blue>Safety Warnings on page 2.
Step 2
Remove the security screw if it is installed (see “1” in Figure A-3 ).
Step 3
Cut the warranty label on the unit if it is intact.
Step 4
While holding in the blue button on the top of the chassis (see “3” in Figure A-3 ), slide the top cover
back until it stops (see “4” in Figure A-3 ).
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On the MC1500, the button is on the left.
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On the MC3500, the button is on the right as shown in Figure A-3 .
Step 5
Insert your finger in the notch (see “2” in Figure A-3 ) and lift the cover upward to remove it.
What to Do Next:
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Remove the processor air duct as described in the “Removing the Processor Air Duct from
Firepower Management Center 1500 and 3500” section on page A-8 .
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Front security screws
3
Rubber grip points
2
Rear security screw
4
Top cover
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3
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