On 18 November 2016 at 11:49, Gord Slater <[email protected]> wrote:
> OP - I'm not familiar with the locking mech on the kit in question, > but I'd be surprised if it wasn't something similar to older car > stereo locking cage (those U-shaped bent coat-handger wires bent back > catches and allowed the stereos to pull out). Alternatively (mention > of a twist-action does hint at this) the twist may slip out dome dogs > into the cage - these may be harder to slip and being rough may > distort the cage leading to future problems. > > On consideration, I'd disconnect, remove the device from rack, then > remove the cover to shuf at the cages from inside if possible - it > might be simple to just manipulate the clips with a suitable tool (ie: > not a crowbar) > > Obviously, this means downtime and an experienced eye/hand but may be > better than a heavy-handed PFY prising it out with a half-inch flat > screwdriver and a hammer. > As I'm sure you're very aware, the kit isn't cheap. I think we're going down the road of swap the linecard out for a spare and RMA the bloody thing. I don't think we're going to go down the route of an at-home teardown. Thanks all for your suggestions. Mike
