You might need to remove the service processor assembly from the
server to access another part. Use the procedure in this section to perform
this task.
If your system is managed by an HMC, use the HMC to complete
the steps for removing the service processor assembly in a model. For instructions,
see Remove a part using the Hardware Management Console. If you do
not have an HMC, do the following to remove the service processor:
- Stop the system or logical partition.
- Disconnect the power source from the system by unplugging the system.
Note: This system might be equipped with a second power supply. Before
continuing with this procedure, ensure that all power sources to the system
have been completely disconnected.
- Locate the service processor assembly as shown in the following
figure.
Figure 1. Model 570 or 9116-561 service
processor
- Remove the thumbscrews A from the service
processor bracket B and remove the bracket, if necessary.
See Figure 2.
Figure 2. Service processor bracket
removal
- Label and disconnect the all cables connected to the service processor
assembly. For more information, see Remove the model 570 or 9116-561 service processor cable.
- Press the thumb release C on the blue service
processor assembly handle D and rotate the handle down
to disengage the service processor assembly from the card slot as shown in Figure 1.
- After the service processor assembly is disengaged from the card
slot, use the handle to pull the service processor assembly from the card
enclosure.
- If the time-of-day battery is the failed part, Remove and replace the model 570 or 9116-561 time-of-day battery.
- Return to the procedures for the part you need to access.
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