Removing and Replacing the Cisco ASR 1000 Series RP1 DIMM Memory Module
To replace or upgrade the Cisco ASR 1000 Series DIMM memory spare, follow these steps:
Attach an ESD-preventative wrist strap between you and an unpainted router surface.
Step 1
Locate the DIMM on the system board.
Step 2
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Press both spring latches outward to release the DIMM.
Step 3
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Pull spring clips outward.
Step 4
Pull the latches away from the DIMM on both edges. This lifts the DIMM slightly. Gently lift the DIMM
free from the DIMM connector, taking care not to touch the pins that insert into the socket.
Place the DIMM in an anti-static bag to protect the DIMM from ESD damage.
Step 5
Forcing the DIMM into the socket can damage the DIMM. Use the notches on the DIMM to align the
Caution
DIMM in the DIMM socket before inserting it (see
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The DIMMs shown in Figures 8-6 and 8-7 are representative and might not look exactly like the
DIMMs used on the RP; but the procedure is the same.
Cisco ASR 1000 Series RP1 DIMM Module Spring Latches
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Replacing Cisco ASR 1000 Series Routers Field-Replaceable Units
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Pull DIMM out.
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