Chapter 5. Service replaceable units
This chapter describes the removal of server components.
Important: The field replaceable unit (FRU) procedures are intended for trained
Microprocessor removal
Note:
Complete the following steps to remove a microprocessor:
1. Shut down the operating system, turn off the blade server, and remove the
2. Carefully lay the blade server on a flat, nonconductive surface.
3. Open the blade server cover (see "Opening the blade server cover" on page 40
4. Remove the bezel assembly (see "Removing the blade server bezel assembly"
5. Identify the microprocessor to be removed.
6. Remove the air baffle.
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servicers who are familiar with IBM products. See the parts listing in
Chapter 7, "Parts listing, Type 8839," on page 105 to determine
whether a component being replaced is a customer replaceable unit
(CRU) or a FRU.
v Read "Installation guidelines" on page 33.
v Read the safety notices beginning on page 109.
v Read "Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices" on page 112.
blade server from the BladeCenter unit (see "Removing the blade server from
the BladeCenter unit" on page 39).
for instructions).
on page 42 for instructions).
Note: If you are replacing a failed microprocessor, make sure that you have
selected the correct microprocessor for replacement (see "Light path
diagnostics" on page 86).
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