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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,
cover, and bezel) is your responsibility. If Lenovo 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 Lenovo
installs a Tier 1 CRU at your request, you will be charged for the installation.
• Tier 2 customer replaceable unit (CRU): You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or request Lenovo 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 x3100 M5 Type 5457" on page 155
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
assistance" on page
679.
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 structural parts or components in the server.
Removing and replacing structural parts
This section provides information for removing and replacing structural parts in the server.
Replacement of structural parts is your responsibility. If Lenovo installs a structural part at your request, you
will be charged for the installation.
The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
Removing the side cover
Use this information to remove the side cover.
Attention: Operating the server for more than 30 minutes with the side cover removed might damage server
components. For proper cooling and airflow, install the side cover before you turn on the server.
For 4U server models with non-hot-swap power supplies, complete the following steps to remove the side
cover. For the 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies, please see the next sub-section.
1. Read the safety information in
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"Safety" on page v
and
to determine whether a
Appendix D "Getting help and technical
"Installation guidelines" on page
31.
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