You can use the Hardware Management Console (HMC) to perform many service
actions, including exchanging a field replaceable unit (FRU) or part.
If you are exchanging a part to repair a serviceable event,
follow those instructions. If you are exchanging a part as a part
of any other procedure by using HMC Version 7, or later,
complete the following steps:
- In the navigation area, expand .
- Select the managed system in which you are exchanging a
part.
- In the Tasks area, expand .
- Select the system or enclosure from which you want to exchange
the part.
- In the Replace Hardware - Replace FRU, Select FRU Type
window, select the type of part that you will exchange from the menu,
and click Next.
- Select the location code of the part that you will exchange,
and click Add.
- After the part is listed in the Pending Actions section,
click Launch Procedure and follow the instructions
to exchange the part.
Note: The HMC might open external
instructions for replacing the part. If so, follow those instructions
to replace the part.