• Related Topics
• Required Tools and Parts for Replacing a Mini-Physical Interface Module
• Removing a Blank Mini-Physical Interface Module Faceplate from the SRX Series Services Gateway
• Installing a Mini-Physical Interface Module in the SRX Series Services Gateway
• SRX Series Services Gateway Mini-Physical Interface Modules Overview

Removing a Mini-Physical Interface Module from the SRX Series Services Gateway

Caution: The Mini-PIMs available on the SRX Series Services Gateway are not Online Insertion and Removal capable. You must power off the device before removing or installing Mini-PIMs.

To remove a Mini-PIM from the SRX Series Services Gateway:

1. Place an electrostatic bag or antistatic mat on a flat, stable surface on which you intend to place the Mini-PIM.
2. Attach an ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the strap to the grounding point on the back of the device.
3. Unplug the power adapter from the device. Verify that the Power LED is off.
4. Label the cables connected to the Mini-PIM so that you can later reconnect each cable to the correct Mini-PIM.
5. Disconnect the cables from the Mini-PIM.
6. If necessary, arrange the cables to prevent them from dislodging or developing stress points.
7. Remove the screws on each side of the Mini-PIM faceplate using a screwdriver.
8. Grasp the screws on each side of the Mini-PIM faceplate and slide the Mini-PIM out of the device. See Figure 1.

   Figure 1: Removing a Mini-PIM from the SRX Series Services Gateway

   

9. Place the Mini-PIM in the electrostatic bag or on the antistatic mat.
10. If you are not reinstalling a Mini-PIM into the empty slot, install a blank faceplate over the slot to maintain proper airflow.

Note: When installing a blank Mini-PIM faceplate, make sure that the padded side of the faceplate is facing up.