2. Remove the line card cover by grasping the handles and pulling them straight out to expose the slot
for the line card. See
Figure 90: Remove the Cover for a Line Card
CAUTION: Do not lift the line card by holding the edge connectors or the handles on
the faceplate. Neither the handles nor the edge connectors can support the weight of
the line card. Lifting the line card by the handles or edge connectors might bend them.
If the edge connectors are bent, you may not be able to seat the line card in the chassis
properly. See
Figure 91: Line-Card Connectors
3. Remove the line card from the antistatic bag and inspect it for any damage before you install it in the
chassis.
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