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Chapter 5. Removing and replacing components
Use this information to remove and replace the server components.
The types of replaceable components are:
v Structural parts: Purchase and replacement of structural parts (components, such
v Tier 1 customer replaceable unit (CRU): Replacement of Tier 1 CRUs is your
v Tier 2 customer replaceable unit: You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or
See Chapter 4, "Parts listing, IBM NeXtScale nx360 M4 Compute Node Type 5455,"
on page 85 to determine whether a component is a structural part, Tier 1 CRU, or
Tier 2 CRU.
For information about the terms of the warranty, see the Warranty Information
document that comes with the server.
For more information about getting service and assistance, see Appendix D,
"Getting help and technical assistance," on page 373.
Installation tools
The following tools are required to remove or replace parts on the IBM NeXtScale
nx360 M4 Compute Node
v Phillips screwdriver
v T8 torx screwdriver (part number 00FK488, provided on the back of the chassis)
v Flat-blade screwdriver
Installing an optional device
Some compute node components are available as both optional devices and
replaceable components. The installation procedure is the same for the optional
device and the replaceable component.
Installation guidelines
Use this information for installation.
Attention: Static electricity that is released to internal compute node components
when the compute node is powered-on might cause the system to halt, which
might result in the loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an
electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when removing or
installing a hot-swap device.
Before you install optional devices, read the following information:
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as chassis assembly, top cover, and bezel) is your responsibility. If IBM acquires
or installs a structural component at your request, you will be charged for the
service.
responsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at your request, you will be charged
for the installation.
request IBM to install it, at no additional charge, under the type of warranty
service that is designated for your server.
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