Removing the Primary Compact Flash Disk

To remove the primary compact flash disk (see Figure 57):

1. Place an electrostatic bag or antistatic mat on a flat, stable surface.
2. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist and connect the strap to the ESD point on the chassis, or to an outside ESD point if the router is disconnected from earth ground. For more information about ESD, see Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage.
3. Press and release the power button to power off the router. Wait for the POWER LED to turn off.
4. Remove the power cord from the power supply.
5. Loosen the thumbscrew that secures the primary compact flash drive cover on the rear of the chassis.
6. Remove the compact flash drive cover.
7. Gently grasp the compact flash disk, and slide it out of the connector.
8. Place the compact flash disk on the antistatic mat or in the electrostatic bag (see Figure 57).