Replacing a TX Matrix PC Card
Removing a TX Matrix PC Card
The PC Card is inserted into the slot labeled PC CARD on the Routing Engine. To remove the PC Card (see Figure 1):
- Place an electrostatic bag or antistatic mat on a flat, stable surface.
- Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.
- If the Routing Engine cover is in place, remove the cover by loosening the captive screws on the corners of its faceplate.
- On the Routing Engine faceplate, press the eject button on the right side of the PC Card slot once to release the button. Press again to release the PC Card.
- The PC Card pops partially out of the slot. Grasp the card and pull it completely out of the slot.
- Place the PC Card on the antistatic mat.
- If you are not replacing the PC Card now, reinstall the Routing Engine cover and tighten the screws on the corners of the cover to secure it to the chassis.
Figure 1: Removing a PC Card
Installing a TX Matrix PC Card
To install a PC Card (see Figure 2):
- Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.
- If the Routing Engine cover is in place, remove the cover by loosening the captive screws on the corners of its faceplate.
- Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot on the
Routing Engine, with the Juniper Networks logo facing downward.
Caution: Be sure to insert the PC Card with the label facing downward. Inserting the PC Card incorrectly might damage the Routing Engine.
Note: For Routing Engines with two PC Card slots, use either slot. Do not install more than one PC Card in the Routing Engine.
- Press the card firmly all the way into the slot.
- Reinstall the Routing Engine cover and tighten the screws on the corners of the cover to secure it to the chassis.
Figure 2: Installing a PC Card
