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Chapter 14 Removing and Replacing FRUs from the Cisco ASR 1000 Series Routers
Removing and Replacing the Cisco ASR 1000 Series DIMM Memory Modules
Note
Hold the DIMM with two hands at its edge and insert the card.
Step 7
Make certain that both latches on the DIMM connector are open.
Step 8
Gently insert the new DIMM, taking care not to damage the pins on the edge of the DIMM.Using two
hands, place the index fingers on the edge of the DIMM and place the thumbs on the socket, being careful
not to touch the socket pins. Press on the back of the DIMM towards the socket by squeezing the index
fingers and the thumbs together, being careful to only apply force onto the DIMM parallel with the plane
of the DIMM.
Step 9
To allow the DIMM to slide into the socket smoothly with minimum force, one can alternate applying
force back and forth between the left hand and the right hand, allowing one side to engage prior to the
other. Carefully and firmly press the DIMM into the connector until the spring latches lock the DIMM
in place. See
Figure 14-12
.
Caution
Strong insertion force introduces excessive mechanical stress on the DIMM. To prevent any stress on the
soldering joints, there should be
no
up, down, or wiggling motion to be done on the DIMM during the
insertion. Forcing the DIMM into the socket can damage the DIMM. Check that the notches on the
DIMM are properly aligned with the ones on the connector before fully inserting the DIMM.
