Juniper Networks MX480 - Manual (Page 209)

7. Grasp the Routing Engine by the ejector handles, and slide it about halfway out of the
chassis.
8. Place one hand underneath the Routing Engine to support it, and slide it completely
out of the chassis.
9. Place the Routing Engine on the antistatic mat.
NOTE: To maintain proper airflow through the chassis, do not leave an
SCB installed in the chassis without a Routing Engine for extended periods
of time. If a Routing Engine is removed, a replacement Routing Engine
should be installed as soon as possible.
Figure 89: Removing a Routing Engine
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Installing an MX480 Routing Engine
To install a Routing Engine into an SCB (see Figure 90 on page 186 ):
1. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.
2. Ensure that the ejector handles are not in the locked position. If necessary, flip the
ejector handles outward.
3. Place one hand underneath the Routing Engine to support it.
4. Carefully align the sides of the Routing Engine with the guides inside the opening on
the SCB.
5. Slide the Routing Engine into the SCB until you feel resistance, and then press the
Routing Engine's faceplate until it engages the connectors.
6. Press both of the ejector handles inward to seat the Routing Engine.
7. Tighten the captive screws on the left and right of the Routing Engine.
8. Connect the management device cables to the Routing Engine.
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