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Catalyst 4500 E-Series Switches Installation Guide
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Chapter 4 Removal and Replacement Procedures
Removing and Installing the Backplane Modules
Figure 4-19
Removing the Module
Step 11
Remove the replacement module from its packaging. Be careful not to touch the chips or the gold edge
contacts on the module.
Step 12
Carefully position the replacement module in the socket, and gently push the module down to seat it in
the socket. Make sure that you apply force evenly on both the left and right side of the module. (See
Figure 4-20
.)
Figure 4-20
Seating the Replacement Module
Step 13
Make sure that the module is fully seated and that it is clipped in by the levers on both sides. (See
Figure 4-21
.)
Figure 4-21
Correct Module Seating
Step 14
Repeat Step 6 through Step 13 for any other modules that you need to replace.
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