Avoiding Connector and Backplane Damage During CRU/FRU Replacement

Examples of Damaged Pins on Backplanes
Initially, a bent pin might look like those shown in Figure 1 and Figure 3. After successive CRUs/FRUs have
been installed in those slots, the bent pins can be crushed and look like those shown in Figure 2 and Figure 4.
Figure 1 Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4