Installation guide

Replacing an I/O Module
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5 Slide the module out of the chassis slot.
6 Immediately place the module into an anti-static bag to protect it from potential ESD damage. The
bag will also prevent dust from collecting on the module connectors.
7 If you are not going to install a replacement module, install a blank front panel as described in
“Installing I/O Module Blanks” on page 88.
To install a replacement module, follow the installation procedure in the next section.
Installing an I/O Module
To install an I/O module:
1 Remove the replacement module from the antistatic packaging.
CAUTION
To prevent ESD damage, hold the module by the metal rail and front panel only. Never touch the
components on the circuit board or the pins on any of the connectors.
2 Verify that the module injector/ejector handles are open.
Keep the injector/ejector handles in the open position as you slide the module into the chassis slot.
NOTE
If the injector/ejector handles are in the latched position, they prevent the module from sliding all the way
into the slot.
3 Carefully slide the module into the slot until the injector/ejector handles engage the edges of the
chassis and begin to rotate toward the center of the module (Figure 55).
Figure 55: Installing an I/O Module
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