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Backplane pin replacement
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Simple repair methods
Precautions
These procedures should be done with the shelf out of service and powered down to
insure no further damage to the equipment or to the person doing the repair. If service
cannot be removed or rerouted, contact your next level of support before proceeding.
Proper ESD precautions must be followed.
Make sure that you have adequate space to access the backplane area and that you have
good light sources so that you can see what you are doing.
Visual examination
Visually examine the connector pins to determine which pins may have been damaged and
the degree of the damage. Pins that have been slightly bent may be carefully restored to
their initial straight position. Examine both sides of the backplane to determine if the
press-fit termination has been disturbed. These pins depend on an undisturbed interference
fit between the terminal body and the plated-through hole in the backplane to create a
reliable connection.
If the visual examination suggests that the connector pins are loose or are damaged beyond
repair, replace the connector pin.
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365-372-403R5.1
Issue 1 November 2008
CAUTION
Service disruption hazard
CAUTION
ESD hazard
Simple repair methods
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