• Ensure that you have taken the necessary precautions to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD)
damage. See
"Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge Damage" on page 263
• Review how to handle and store the line card. See
"Handle and Store MX10004 Line Cards Properly"
• Inspect the connector edge of the line card for physical damage. Installing a damaged line card might
damage the router.
• Ensure that the router has sufficient power to power the line card while maintaining its
n+1 power
redundancy. To determine whether the router has enough power available for the line card, use the
command.
• Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available to install a line card in the router:
• ESD grounding strap
• Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2
To install an MX10004 line card in the router chassis:
1. Wrap and fasten one end of the ESD grounding strap around your bare wrist and connect the other
end of the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis. An ESD point is located above the status
LED panel on the front of the router chassis. See
Figure 89: ESD Point on the Front of the MX10004
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ESD point
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