Remove failed DB copy/Add new mailbox DB copy

I have a DB copy that is in a "Failed and Suspended" state.  The ContentIndexState is Failed and the ContentIndexErrorMessage is "Catalog is dismounted externally for database".  I have attempted automatic reseeding of the DB
copy through the EMC and Management Shell using -CatalogOnly, but that hasn't fixed it.  I am considering a manual reseed, but was wondering if it would be easier to remove the current DB copy and just setup a new one.  The problem is that I have
never done that so I don't know if I can do it during production hours, without disrupting Exchange operations. 
It seems as though I could remove the passive copy, make sure all passive log files are deleted, and then setup a new DB copy from the Active DB.  Has anyone done this, or know of any potential problems that could come from trying it?
Thanks!
Kevin

Oh, sure you can do that anytime. I am assuming your have enough server and network resources to handle it. 
It does not disrupt the users on the active mounted database.
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