Chapter 6. Removing And Replacing Components; Returning A Device Or Component; Removing And Replacing Server Components; Removing And Replacing Tier 1 Crus - Lenovo System x3250 M4 Installation And Service Manual

Chapter 6. Removing and replacing components

Use this information to remove and replace the server components.
The types of replaceable components are:
• Structural parts: Purchase and replacement of structural parts (components, such 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.
• Tier 1 customer replaceable unit (CRU): Replacement of Tier 1 CRUs is your responsibility. If IBM
installs a Tier 1 CRU at your request, you will be charged for the installation.
• Tier 2 customer replaceable unit: You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or request IBM to install it, at no
additional charge, under the type of warranty service that is designated for your server.
See Chapter 5 "Parts listing, Lenovo System x3250 M4 Type 2583" on page 123 to determine whether a
component is a structural part, Tier 1 CRU, or Tier 2 CRU, or FRU.
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 579.

Returning a device or component

If you are instructed to return a device or component, follow all packaging instructions, and use any
packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.

Removing and replacing server components

This section provides information for removing and replacing server components in the server.

Removing and replacing Tier 1 CRUs

This section provides information for removing and replacing Tier 1 CRUs in the server.
Replacement of Tier 1 CRUs is your responsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at your request, you will
be charged for the installation.
The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.

Removing the cover

Use this information to remove the cover.
Read the safety information in "Safety" on page v and "Installation guidelines" on page 33.
If you are replacing a server component or an optional device in the server, you need to turn off the server
and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables.
Note: Before you install optional hardware, make sure that the server is working correctly. Start the server,
and make sure that the operating system starts, if an operating system is installed, or that a 19990305
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