Bridge/Router Installation and Configuration Guide

Chapter 7 Maintaining the Router
Removing and Replacing Cards from the Chassis
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Caution Handle all cards by the metal card carrier edges only; avoid touching the board or
any connector pins. After removing a card, carefully place it in an antistatic bag
or similar environment to protect it from ESD and dust in the optic ports
(fiber-optic line cards).
Use the following procedure to remove and replace a line card or RP from the card
cage:
Step 1 Disconnect any cables from the card.
Step 2 Remove the card:
a. Loosen the captive screws at the top and bottom of the front panel
(
Figure 7-48a).
b. Pivot the ejector levers to unseat the card from the backplane connector
(
Figure 7-48b.)
c. Slide the card out of the slot (Figure 7-48c) and place it directly into an
antistatic bag or other ESD-preventive container.
Step 3 Replace the card by reversing the procedures in Steps 1 and 2.