Optoelectronic module and method for removal

An optoelectronic module 100 comprising: an optoelectronic module housing 100a provided with upper and lower surfaces, the lower surface comprising a latch 125 which extends from the lower surface, the housing 100a is configured to mate with a cage 112, where the cage 112 has a tongue 122 with an opening 122a formed therein, the opening 122a being configured to mate with the latch 125 when the housing 100a is inserted into the cage 112; and an adapter 110 mechanically coupled to the housing 100a, the adapter 110 being configured to transfer an actuator force exerted on the adapter 110 from a removal tool 11 to the tongue 122a such that the tongue 122a is deflected a sufficient extent to disengage the latch 125. Also disclosed is a communications device comprising a cage 112, as above, mounted with a module housing 100a, also as above. Further disclosed is a method of removing a module housing 100a from a cage 112 comprising the use of a removal tool 11.