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13. After the part is listed in the Pending Actions section, click Launch Procedure and follow the
instructions to install the feature.
Note: The HMC might open external instructions for installing the feature. If so, follow those
instructions to install the feature.
Removing a part by using the HMC
You can use the Hardware Management Console (HMC) to perform many service actions, including the
removal of a field replaceable unit (FRU) or part.
To remove a part in a system or expansion unit that is managed by HMC Version 7, or later, complete the
following steps:
1. In the navigation area, expand Systems Management > Servers.
2. Select the managed system from which you are removing a part.
3. In the Tasks area, expand Serviceability > Hardware > MES Tasks > Remove FRU
4. In the Add/Install/Remove Hardware - Remove FRU, Select FRU Type window, select the system or
enclosure from which you are removing the part.
5. Select the type of part that you are removing, and click Next.
6. Select the location of the part that you are removing, and click Add.
7. After the part is listed in the Pending Actions section, click Launch Procedure and follow the
instructions to remove the part.
Note: The HMC might open the information center instructions for removing the part. If so, follow
those instructions to remove the part.
Replacing a part by using the HMC
You can use the Hardware Management Console (HMC) to perform many service actions, including
exchanging a field replaceable unit (FRU) or part.
If you are exchanging a part to repair a serviceable event, follow those instructions. If you are exchanging
a part as a part of any other procedure by using HMC Version 7, or later, complete the following steps:
1. In the navigation area, expand Systems Management > Servers.
2. Select the managed system in which you are exchanging a part.
3. In the Tasks area, expand Serviceability > Hardware > Exchange FRU.
4. Select the system or enclosure from which you want to exchange the part.
5. In the Replace Hardware - Replace FRU, Select FRU Type window, select the type of part that you
will exchange from the menu, and click Next.
6. Select the location code of the part that you will exchange, and click Add.
7. After the part is listed in the Pending Actions section, click Launch Procedure and follow the
instructions to exchange the part.
Note: The HMC might open external instructions for replacing the part. If so, follow those
instructions to replace the part.
Installing a part by using the SDMC
You can use the IBM Systems Director Management Console (SDMC) to perform many service actions,
including the installation of a new field-replaceable unit (FRU) or part.
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Power Systems: System backplane for the 8231-E2B, 8231-E1C, 8231-E1D, 8231-E2C, 8231-E2D, or 8268-E1D
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