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Note: If you are removing the extension blade to install in a different slot, you must remove
configuration using the preceding steps, then reconfigure the blade in the new slot. If you move the
blade without performing these steps and the blade faults, you must move the blade to the original
slot and remove configuration.
9. Loosen the captive screws for both ejector handles on the blade using a #1 Phillips screwdriver.
Loosening the screws initiates a hot-swap request and disconnects power from the blade. The
spring-loaded captive screws will pop out from the slot .63 cm (.25 in.) when fully disengaged. Do
not eject the blade using blade handles until screws disengage from slot and the power LED is off.
10. Grasp both ejector handles and simultaneously pull them away from the center of the blade using
equal pressure to approximately 45 degrees (fully open). As you move the handles, you will hear
connectors disengaging from the backplane connector and possibly a slight popping noise. This is
normal and is due to the dense backplane. The blade will move out approximately 1.27 cm (.5 in.)
from the slot when fully disengaged.
11. Pull the blade out from the slot slightly using the ejector handles until you can grasp the blade edges
with your hands. Make sure that the blade has cooled sufficiently to touch.
CAUTION:
To avoid damaging blade and chassis, do not push the blade into a slot or pull the blade from a
slot using the ejector handles.
12. Continue pulling the blade from the slot by the blade edges. As you slide out the blade, place one
hand under it for support. Do not support the blade by the injector handles after removal.
Figure 55. Removing and replacing port or extension blade
13. If the blade is not being replaced by another blade, install a filler panel and reinstall the chassis door.
The filler panel is required for proper chassis cooling. The door is required to meet EMI compliance.
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