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8. Grasp the screws on each side of the mini PIM faceplate and slide the mini PIM
out of the device. Place the mini PIM in the electrostatic bag or on the antistatic
mat.
Figure 16: Removing a Mini PIM
9. If you are not reinstalling a mini PIM into the empty slot, install a blank
faceplate over the slot to maintain proper airflow.
Installing a Mini PIM
To install a mini PIM, perform the following steps:
1. Attach an 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 SSG 20 device is
disconnected from earth ground.
2. Unplug the power adapter from the device. Verify that the POWER LED is off.
3. Grasp the screws on each side of the mini PIM faceplate and align the notches
in the connector at the rear of the mini PIM with the notches in the mini PIM
slot in the SSG 20 device. Then slide the mini PIM in until it lodges firmly in the
device.
Figure 17: Installing a Mini PIM
4. Tighten the screws on each side of the mini PIM faceplate using a 1/8-inch
slotted screwdriver.
5. Insert the appropriate cables into the cable connectors on the mini PIM.
CAUTION: Slide the mini PIM straight into the slot to avoid damaging the
components on the mini PIM.