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Replacing the CompactFlash card on the CPU module

About replacing the CompactFlash card  Top

The CompactFlash card is on the back side of the CPU module.

Replacing the CompactFlash card  Top

To remove the CompactFlash card, complete the following steps.

Step

Action

1

Remove the CPU module.

Follow the procedure in Removing the CPU module.

2

Put on the antistatic wrist strap and grounding leash.

3

On the bottom side of the CPU module, remove the CompactFlash card. Use your thumb to apply pressure to the exposed surface of the card, while gently sliding the card out of the socket, as shown in the following illustration.

4

To install the CompactFlash card, orient the card correctly so that the pin slots on the card engage properly with the pins inside the socket, and gently slide the card into place until it is firmly seated in the socket.

Caution
Damage to the card socket and/or card can result if the card is not oriented properly during insertion.

5

Reinstall the CPU module. See Installing the CPU module.

6

Your new CompactFlash card might not contain any data, in which case you need to boot your appliance from a remote image. This process is called netbooting. See Netbooting an FAS250.

7

After turning on your system, run diagnostics on the CompactFlash card. See the Diagnostics Guide for more information.

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