Sounds like the nightmare alright!
I had to go through the same kinda thing couple of years ago, when I had to open my old Mac 7100 to find out what the serial numbers on some of the Pro Tools cards were...
Installing newbus cards is bad enough, but removing and installing.....that sucked.

PS
I actually have a 22 year old blond female flight attendant to make me feel young and wanted. you should try the same kinda thing.

Over and out
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