FRAM71B installation

[cdmackay]

Quick question, please: is it mandatory to remove existing ports/modules, when installing the FRAM71B?

I am quite unable to remove my HP-IL module, and one front port module (port 2, CMT 32KB RAM). They just won't budge.

Am I going to do damage, if I continue the install with those two still installed?

Or is the reason for removal simply to exclude them as causes, in case of issues with the FRAM71B initial configuration?

thanks very much…