IBM Power System 9040-MR9 Manual page 45

Figure 30. Removing the VPD card
16. Remove the processor voltage regulator modules or processor voltage regulator fillers from locations
P1-C13, P1-C16, P1-C17, and P1-C20.
a) Unlock the levers (A) to release the voltage regulator module or filler from its connector. Refer to
the following image.
b) Rotate the levers in the direction shown.
c) While holding the voltage regulator module or filler by its levers, pull upward to remove the
voltage regulator module or filler from its slot.
d) Place the voltage regulator module or filler on an appropriate ESD surface.
e) Repeat steps "16.a" on page 31 through "16.d" on page 31 to remove the remaining processor
voltage regulator modules or fillers.
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