Removing or replacing the S3210R circuit card hold-down bracket

This topic provides information on removing or replacing the S3210R circuit card hold-down bracket. The circuit card hold-down bracket must be removed when replacing the S3210R analog boards and might be required to provide sufficient access when replacing other components.

Removing the circuit card hold-down bracket

To remove the circuit card hold-down bracket:

1. Shut down the system and unplug the AC power cords.
2. Remove the front bezel and top cover.
3. For each occupied slot, loosen the retaining screw and slide it toward the front of the chassis to release the arm. See Item 1 in Removing and replacing the S3210R circuit card hold-down bracket.
4. Unfasten the screw securing the bracket to the chassis. See Item 2 in Removing and replacing the S3210R circuit card hold-down bracket.
5. Lift the bracket and set it aside. See Item 3 in Removing and replacing the S3210R circuit card hold-down bracket.

Replacing the circuit card hold-down bracket

To replace the circuit card hold-down bracket:

1. Make sure that all of the securing arms on the bracket are up.
2. Position the bracket on the chassis so that the holes in the bracket line up with the holes on the chassis.
3. Fasten the screws that secure the bracket to the chassis.
4. For each occupied slot, loosen the screw if necessary, slide the screw toward the back of the chassis until the securing arm meets the board, and then tighten the screw. See Removing and replacing the S3210R circuit card hold-down bracket.
5. Replace the top cover and front bezel.
6. Restore power to the system.

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