I have just tried this, and it works exactly that way.  1. Remove the member from the stack on the dashboard. Wait a few seconds. The dashboard will display a message saying that a new switch is detected and it can be added to the stack. 2. Then change the stacking cables 3. The removed switch doesn't need a factory default reset. It can be managed normally on the dashboard  ... View more

Maybe this comes quite late, but just for the record, I have just had the same issue. I fixed it simply removing and re-adding the switches to the Network ... View more