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Step 2 Remove the port adapter from the chassis slot. Use a Phillips screwdriver to turn the screw holding the port adapter
latch. The screw should be loose enough to allow the latch to rotate to an unlocked position (1). The latch can rotate
360o.
Step 3 Grasp the handle and pull the port adapter (2) or blank port adapter from the router.
Step 4 Disconnect all cables from the port adapter.
Step 5 Locate the port adapter slot guides inside the Cisco 7301 router. They are near the top, and are recessed about one-half
inch.
Caution The port adapter must slide into the slot guides under the chassis lid. Do not allow the port adapter components to come
in contact with the system board or the port adapter could be damaged.
Step 6 Carefully slide the port adapter into the port adapter slot and seat it. When installed, the port adapter input/output
panel should be flush with the face of the router.
Step 7 Rotate the port adapter latch to the upright locked position and use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the latch screw.
Loosen the latch screw, if needed, to be able to rotate the latch over the port adapter. Then tighten the latch screw.
Step 8 Reconnect any cables, including the port adapter and power cables, and place the cables through any cable-management
bracket or power cable-retention clip.
Step 9 Power on the router by turning the power switch to the ON position.
For specific port adapter information, see the appropriate port adapter documentation.
Replace the SODIMMs
You can replace the SDRAM SODIMMs in the Cisco 7301 router.
Warning
Only trained and qualified personnel should install, replace, or service this equipment.
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Power Off the Router and Remove the Cover

Step 1 If you have not done so, see the “Power Off the Cisco 7301 Router” section on page 29 and follow the instructions to
power off the router.
Step 2 Remove the cables from the front of the router, and then remove the grounding cable.
Step 3 Remove the Cisco 7301 router from the rack if it is rack-mounted.
Figure 21 Removing the Cover
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