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Cold-swap procedure
Use this procedure to replace both CP blades while the device power is off. You must power off the device to replace both CP blades. To
replace a single blade, refer to the hots-swap replacement procedures.
Removing a blade
Use the following procedure to power down the device and remove CP blades. You can replace a single CP blade or both blades one at a
time using the hot-swap procedure.
1. Be sure to perform all steps under Preparing for replacement on page 155.
2. Power down the device.
3. Remove the chassis door.
4. Disconnect all cables from the CP blades.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
Replacing a CP blade
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