7. Using the magnifying glass and the flashlight positioned above you, look at the
pins of the connector.
Look at the pins as straight on. See
Inspecting the Pins (Line Card)
FIGURE 7-5
8. Look for any light reflection inconsistencies.
A bent pin reflects light differently, either brighter or darker than the surrounding
pins.
Note – Do not look at the individual pins, rather look at all of the connector's pins
as a whole. A bent pin will be apparent.
9. Identify the pin that needs repair or replacement and note this.
10. Look for any contaminants that might be present.
These contaminants might appear as light dots near the pins.
11. Move your head to the next suspect connector and inspect its pins, repeating
Step 7
through
Step
12. Continue in this manner for all suspect connectors.
13. Repeat
Step 1
to
Step 12
14. If a pin needs repair or replacement, see
page
54.
FIGURE 7-5
10.
for line card slot 1 to line card slot 23.
Chapter 7
.
"Repairing and Replacing Pins" on
Inspecting and Repairing Pins
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