This section contains all the common procedures related
to installing, removing, and replacing features.
Before you begin
Observe these precautions when you are installing, removing,
or replacing features and parts.
Identifying a part
Use these instructions to learn how to identify the location
of a failed part, the location of a part to be removed, or the location
to install a new part on your system or expansion unit using the appropriate
method for your system.
System covers
Use these procedures to remove and replace the covers on IBM® Power Systems™ servers
that contain the POWER7® processor.
Service and operating positions
Use these procedures to place IBM Power Systems servers
into the service or operating position.
Power cords
Use these procedures to disconnect and connect the power
cords on IBM Power Systems servers that
contain the POWER7 processor.
Installing or replacing a part with an HMC or SDMC
You can use the Hardware Management Console (HMC) or the IBM Systems Director Management Console (SDMC) to perform many service
actions, including the installation of a new field-replaceable unit
(FRU) or parts.
Verifying the installed part
You can verify a newly installed or replaced part on your
system, logical partition, or expansion unit by using the operating
system, stand-alone diagnostics, or the Hardware Management Console
(HMC).
Accessing the control panel
Only part of the control panel is visible from the front
of the system. You might want to gain access to all of the control
panel's features, including the display.
Replacing the 5802 I/O backplane
If you removed the I/O backplane as a part of another procedure,
you might need to use the procedure in this section to replace the
backplane.
Replacing the 5802 enclosure management controller
If you removed the enclosure management controller as part
of another procedure, use the procedure in this section to replace
the enclosure management controller.
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