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Figure 6
a
Loosen
captive
screws
b Pivot ejector
levers away
from card to
unseat card
c
Grasp card carrier to
slide card out of slot
When you remove a line card, always use the ejector levers to ensure that the line card connector pins
Caution
disconnect from the backplane in the logical sequence expected by the router. Any line card that is only
partially connected to the backplane can halt the router.
Step 5 Simultaneously pivot the ejector levers away from each other to release the line card from the backplane
connector. (See
Grasp the ejector levers and pull the line card halfway out of the slot.
Step 6
Grasp the line card and gently pull it straight out of the slot, keeping your other hand under the line card
Step 7
to guide it. (See
connector pins.
Place the removed line card on an antistatic mat, or immediately place it in an antistatic bag if you plan
Step 8
to return it to the factory.
If the line card slot is to remain empty, install a line card blank (Product Number MAS-GSR-BLANK)
Step 9
to keep dust out of the chassis and to maintain proper airflow through the line card compartment. Secure
the line card blank to the chassis by tightening its captive screws.
If you are removing a 4-port ISE ATM line card from a Cisco 12008 or Cisco 12012 Router chassis, you
Note
must also remove the blank filler that accompanies the ATM line card. See the
Filler" section on page
OL-13004-01
Line Card Removal and Installation
Line card
Figure 6b.)
Figure 6c.) Avoid touching the line card printed circuit board, components, or any
12.
Removing and Installing a Line Card
"Removing the Blank
ATM Line Card Installation and Configuration
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