As you have already read, you can do what you want with no issues. If you want to avoid dealing with any humans, you can do everything you want thru VZW's website.
If you already don't have your account setup thru
www.vzw.com then set one you. Then you can log in and do the following:
Place mouse over "My Verizon" menu.
Click on "Activate or Switch Device" submenu.
Click on the Device you want to switch out.
Click Next.
IF you need to read about backups you can otherwise Click Next.
Click on "Activate Device".
Then type in the MEID of the Android phone you want to bring back online.
Wait for the website to say it is done.
Dial *228 and press 1 (IF it is a NON-LTE Phone) otherwise follow what ever directions they are giving out today