61 13... Removing And Installing/Replacing Fiber-Optic Cable Connector

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IMPORTANT: Comply with notes and instructions on handling optical waveguides .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove amplifier . See 65 12 072 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) AMPLIFIER (TOP HIFI SYSTEM) .

Unlock catch (1) and remove deflection roller (2) from holder.

Remove adhesive tape (4).

Unlock catch on fiber-optic cable connector (5) with a suitable tool (3).

Remove fiber-optic cable connector (5) in direction of arrow from deflection roller (2).

Installation:

Secure fiber-optic cable connector (5) with adhesive tape to deflection roller (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Adhesive Tape, Deflection Roller & Catch

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Carefully raise cover cap (1) with a suitable tool and remove from fibre-optic cable connector (2).

Fig 2: Removing Fiber-Optic Cable Connector

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Carefully raise lock (1) and pull fibre-optic cable (2) out of fiber-optic cable connector (3).

Installation:

Make sure fiber-optic cable (2) is correctly seated and engaged in fiber-optic cable connector (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Fiber-Optic Cable & Connector With Lock

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