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Step 4 Turn the Cisco 7301 so that the back is facing you.
Step 5 Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the three captive installation screws holding the cover to the chassis.
Step 6 Pull the cover away from the front of the router and lift off the cover.
Remove and Install the SODIMMs
Follow these steps to remove and install the SDRAM SODIMM.
Figure 22 Removing and Replacing the SODIMM
Note Both SODIMMs must be of the same size and type.
Note Use only memory purchased from Cisco Systems.
Step 1 If you have not done so, see the “Power Off the Router and Remove the Cover” section on page 31 and follow the
instructions to power off the router and remove the cover.
Step 2 Attach an ESD-preventative wrist strap between you and an unpainted router surface.
Step 3 Locate the SODIMMs.
Step 4 Press both spring latches outward to release the SODIMM. See Figure 22.
Step 5 Gently pull the SODIMM free from the SODIMM socket, taking care not to touch the pins that insert into the socket.
Place the SODIMM in an anti-static bag.
Caution Forcing the SODIMM into the socket can damage the SODIMM. Use the notches on the SODIMM to align the
SODIMM in the SODIMM socket before inserting it.
Step 6 Locate the notches and align the SODIMM with the socket before inserting it.
Step 7 Gently insert the new SODIMM, taking care not to damage the pins on the edge of the SODIMM.
Step 8 Press the spring latches to lock the SODIMM in place.
Step 9 Repeat Step 1 through Step 7 if you are also replacing the second SODIMM.
Step 10 Go to the “Replace the Cover and Power On the Router” section on page 33.

For memory specifications and configurations, see the online Cisco 7301 Installation and Configuration Guide.

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