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Inserting an EPA into a Modular Gigabit Ethernet
Line Card
December 16, 2005
Document Part Number: 78-17296-01 A0
To insert an EPA into the Modular Gigabit Ethernet line card, follow these steps:
Warning
You must use an ESD-preventive wrist or ankle strap to do this procedure. Attach an ESD-preventive
wrist or ankle strap and follow its directions for use, before you do this procedure.
Step 1
First, read the yellow caution label on the EPA.
Figure 1
shows a sample of this caution label.
Figure 1
Locations of Labels and Reference Points on the EPA
Caution
The connectors must be engaged without any angular misalignment. Engaging the connectors at an angle
will cause damage to the connectors.
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ATTENTION:
USE CARE DURING INSTALLATION OF EPA CARD,
MIS-ALIGNMENT CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE
CONNECTOR AT THE UNDERSIDE REAR OF THE PCB.
MAKE SURE THAT THE CONNECTOR IS FULLY
ENGAGED BY PUSHING DOWN ON THE 2X LABELS
BEFORE INSTALLATION OF FRONT PANEL SCREWS (2X).
DO NOT APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE FRONT
PANEL OR TOP SURFACE DURING INSTALLATION OR
DAMAGE CAN OCCUR TO THE PCB CONNECTOR.
