Figure 4-48
Blank panel for a HIM/MIM slot
(1) Front view
(3) Oblique rear view
Figure 4-49
Blank panel for a power module slot
(1) Front view
(3) Oblique rear view
Removing a Blank Panel
Follow these steps to remove a blank panel:
Step1
Face the front panel of the router.
Step2
Locate the blank panel to be removed:
For an RPE-X1, FIP, power, or HIM blank panel, loosen the two captive screws
counterclockwise with a Philips screwdriver until all spring pressure is released. Then, remove
the blank panel.
For a HIM/MIM blank panel, loosen the four fastening s
driver. Then, remove the blank panel.
Step3
The following figure illustrates how to remove a FIP blank panel.
Blank panel for a HIM/MIM slot
(2) Side view
(4) EMI gasket
Blank panel for a power module slot
(2) Side view
(4) EMI gasket
Removing a Blank Panel
Follow these steps to remove a blank panel:
Face the front panel of the router.
Locate the blank panel to be removed:
X1, FIP, power, or HIM blank panel, loosen the two captive screws
counterclockwise with a Philips screwdriver until all spring pressure is released. Then, remove
For a HIM/MIM blank panel, loosen the four fastening screws counterclockwise with a Philips
driver. Then, remove the blank panel.
The following figure illustrates how to remove a FIP blank panel.
X1, FIP, power, or HIM blank panel, loosen the two captive screws
counterclockwise with a Philips screwdriver until all spring pressure is released. Then, remove
crews counterclockwise with a Philips