• Prepare an antistatic surface or packing materials for each module that you remove from the chassis.
Procedure
Step 1 If you are replacing the SMB, open the packaging for the new module and inspect it for damage.
If the SMB is damaged, alert the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) and stop this replacement process until
you have an undamaged SMB to install.
Step 2 Remove the SMB that you are replacing by following these steps:
a) Open the ejector levers by pulling away from the chassis.
Note
The SMB module is a heavy unit, please proceed with caution.
b) Pull SMB out of chassis and as it gets stopped with latch lock ~ 8.5 inch out of chassis. Press the LOCK
button to unlock the SMB. At the same time, the SMB handles will be visible to access.
c) Use the handle and pull the SMB out of the chassis.
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Replace Chassis Components
Remove the Switch Main Board