Instruction Sheet

Fortis Zd Connector Module Removal
from Printed Circuit (PC) Board
1. INTRODUCTION
This instruction sheet covers removing Fortis ZD
connector modules (reference part number 2000891-1)
from the pc board (daughtercard and backplane).
For application requirements of the module, refer to
Application Specification 114-13267.
NOTE
Dimensions in this instruction sheet are in
millimeters. Figures are not drawn to scale.
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shroud 20 times before it is free from the housing,
then slide the shroud straight away from the contact
pins. See Figure 1, Detail B.
NOTE
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It is acceptable if the shroud breaks; however, if the
contact pins bend, use the needle-nose pliers to
straighten the them before continuing to remove
the shroud.
3. If there is access to an end chicklet, deflect the
chicklet to the side, and use the needle-nose pliers
to pull the chicklet up and away from the pc board.
See Figure 2.
Tools required for removal are:
— adjustable pliers
Needle-Nose Pliers
(Ref)
— needle-nose pliers
2. DESCRIPTION
End Chicklet
Deflected to Side
The header (daughtercard) module consists of a
shroud and chicklets that hold compliant pin contacts.
The shroud is attached to the chicklets. The receptacle
(backplane) module consists of a housing and
compliant pin contacts. The housing and chicklets are
held onto the pc board by the compliant pin contacts.
Figure 2
3. REMOVAL PROCEDURE
3.1. Header (Daughtercard) Module
1. Using the adjustable pliers, grasp the shroud as
shown in Figure 1, Detail A.
2. Support the pc board, and gently rock the shroud
back and forth while pulling the shroud away from
the housing. It might be necessary to rock the
If there is no access to an end chicklet, support the
module, and center two chicklets over a gap
approximately 6 mm wide. Refer to Figure 3, 
Detail A. Using a block approximately 4-mm wide,
push the centered chicklets until they are loosened
from the pc board. See Figure 3, Detail B. Remove
the loosened chicklets. See Figure 3, Detail C.
Detail A
Detail A
Pull
Gently Rock
Module on
PC Board
Block
Chicklets Centered
Over Gap
Detail B
Detail B
Shroud Pulled
from Housing
Chicklets Loosened
from PC Board
Figure 3 (Cont’d)
Figure 1
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If space does not allow, make a tool capable of
grasping the alignment lug of the module and
pulling it straight away from the contacts. Refer to
Figure 6 for recommended tool design.
Detail C
Chicklets Removed
Tool (Ref)
Module
Alignment Lug
Figure 3 (End)
4. Deflect, and use the needle-nose pliers to
remove, each remaining chicklet. See Figure 4.
Needle-Nose Pliers
(Ref)
Recommended Tool Design
5
Remaining Chicklets
10
2
24
20
16.5
Figure 4
The pc board is ready for the replacement header
module.
3.2. Receptacle (Backplane) Module
1. If space allows, use the adjustable pliers to grasp
the sides of the housing, and gently rock the housing
back and forth while pulling it away from the
contacts remaining on the pc board. See Figure 5.
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Figure 6
2. Using the needle-nose pliers, remove the
contacts one at a time. Refer to Figure 7.
Needle-Nose Pliers Used to Remove Contact from PC Board
Pull and Gently Rock
Adjustable Pliers
Over Sides of Module
Figure 7
The pc board is ready for the replacement receptacle
module.
4. REVISION SUMMARY
Initial release of instruction sheet
Housing Removed
from Contacts
Remaining on 
PC Board
Figure 5
Rev A
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