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Cisco ASA 5500 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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APPENDIX B
Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures
This appendix describes how to install and replace the chassis cover, the power supply, and the
CompactFlash. This appendix includes the following topics:
• Removing and Replacing the Chassis Cover, page B-1
• Working in an ESD Environment, page B-4
• Removing and Replacing the Power Supply, page B-4
• Installing the DC Model, page B-8
• Removing and Replacing the CompactFlash, page B-10
Removing and Replacing the Chassis Cover
This section describes how to remove and replace the chassis cover from the adaptive security appliance.
This section includes the following topics:
• Removing the Chassis Cover, page B-1
• Replacing the Chassis Cover, page B-3
Removing the Chassis Cover
To remove the chassis cover, perform the following steps:
Note Removing the chassis cover does not affect Cisco warranty. Upgrading the adaptive security appliance
does not require any special tools and does not create any radio frequency leaks.
Step 1 Read the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco ASA 5500 Series document.
Step 2 Power off the adaptive security appliance. Once the upgrade is complete, you can safely power on the
chassis.
Warning Before working on a system that has an On/Off switch, turn OFF the power and unplug the power cord.
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