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Installing and Upgrading Internal Modules in Cisco 2800 Series Routers
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Installing and Removing AIMs
Step3 Install the two machine-thread metal standoffs into the system board in the metal standoff attachment
locations, as shown in Figure 18. Use a 1/4-inch nut driver to tighten the standoffs. Locations for AIM
standoffs are denoted by a star pattern around the standoff mounting holes.
Caution Make sure that the standoffs are straight when installed. Tighten them gently but firmly. The shoulder
must be seated tightly against the system board.
Step4 Insert the plastic standoff with a snap fit on the ends (see Figure20) from the ac cessory kit into the hole
in the system board. See Figure 18. Press the standoff firmly into the system board to be sure that it is
locked to the board.
Note The plastic standoff snaps into the system board. Be sure to insert the locking end of the standoff
into the system board. The locking end is the shortest end of the standoff. Figure20 identifies
the locking end of the plastic standoff used with compression AIMs.
Figure20 Plastic Standoff Orientation
Step5 Insert the connector on the AIM into the AIM connector on the system board. See Figure 18.
Note Be sure to press firmly on the AIM until the board seats onto the connector. The plastic standoff
must snap into the hole in the AIM board. See Figure18.
Step6 Insert the screws from the accessory kit through the AIM into the metal standoffs. See Figure18.
Carefully tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver.
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AIM end
Locking end