Cisco 12406 Replacement Instructions Manual page 17

Remove the card:
Step 5
Loosen the two ejector lever captive screws at each end of the line card faceplate.
a.
Simultaneously pivot the ejector levers outward, away from each other and away from the card
b.
faceplate to unseat the line card from the backplane connector. (See
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Fully remove each line card from the slots. Do not allow a line card to rest partially inserted into a slot,
Caution
because that will damage the EMI shielding on the RP or line card in the slot directly below.
Grasp the edges of the line card carrier with both hands to support it, and fully remove the line card
c.
from the slot.
Caution One edge of the card carrier faceplate is lined with an EMI-preventive gasket consisting of many raised,
conductive contacts. Be careful not to damage the gasket contacts, because a damaged card carrier gasket
can reduce EMI performance.
Caution Handle the RP or line cards by the metal card carrier edges only; avoid touching the board itself or any
connector pins.
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Removing an RP or Line Card from the Card Cage
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