Inspect the Line Card XBOW Connectors

The XBOW connectors on line cards are the receptacles for the midplane connector pins. These connectors are checked just as meticulously as the midplane connector pins. However, you must verify that no connectors are damaged and no holes are blocked.

You need the following tools:

• Flashlight

• Magnifying glass

1. Place the line card on a work surface with the XBOW connectors facing you.
2. Using the flashlight positioned to the side and above you, look at the holes of the left-end connector.

   Look at the holes straight on.

   
   

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   Note - Do not look at the individual holes, rather look at all of the connector’s holes as a group. A damaged or contaminated hole will be apparent.

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3. Look for any closed over or contaminated holes.

   A closed-over or contaminated hole appears brighter than the surrounding holes.

4. Look for any enlarged or cracked holes.

   An enlarged or cracked hole appears darker than the surrounding holes.

5. Move your head slightly right to the next connector, and inspect its pins, repeating Step 3 and Step 4.
6. Continue in this manner for each connector until you reach the right side of the line card.
7. Inspect the CXP connectors.

   See Inspect the Line Card CXP Connectors.

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