IBM iSeries 270 Service Manual page 147

Note: The MCM module and its associated VPD card are a single field replaceable unit (FRU), and must
be replaced as a set. There is only one VPD card for all of the L3 modules. Replacing any L3 module
requires replacing the associated VPD card.
To remove or replace the VPD card:
Note: The VPD cards are located in the primary network interface controller (NIC) card.
1. Remove the primary NIC card. See the Models 870 and 890 - Network interface controller (NIC) card
remove and replace procedure.
2. Use a T10 torx screw to remove the short cover near the connectors.
Figure 1. VPD card
The letters in Figure 1. above correlate to the following cards:
v A = Processor capacity card
v B = Interactive card
v C = L3 VPD
v D = 8-way VPD
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