Removing and replacing a power supply in the 8335-GCA or
8335-GTA
Find information about removing and replacing power supplies in the IBM Power System S822LC
(8335-GCA and 8335-GTA) system.
Removing a power supply from the 8335-GCA or 8335-GTA
To remove a power supply from the system, complete the steps in this procedure.
Procedure
1. Ensure that you have the electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap attached. If not, attach it now.
2. Label and disconnect the power cord from the failed power supply.
Attention: Do not remove the power cord from the cable-management arm, if applicable.
a. Label the power cord, and then unstrap the hook-and-loop fastener to release the power cord from
the power supply handle. Refer to Figure 75.
b. Pull the end of the power cord out of the power supply.
c. Retain the hook-and-loop fastener for future use.
Figure 75. Disconnecting the power cord from the power supply
3. Remove the power supply from the system.
a. To unseat the power supply from its position in the system, pull up the terracotta locking-tab (A).
See Figure 76 on page 108.
b. Grasp the power supply handle with one hand, and pull the power supply (B) part of the way out
of the system.
c. Place your other hand underneath the power supply and pull the power supply completely out of
the system and place it on an ESD mat.
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