Removing the 8233-E8B or 8236-E8C TPMD card

Use this procedure to remove the thermal power management device (TPMD) card.

1. Complete the prerequisite tasks described in Before you begin.
2. Stop the system, as described in Stopping a system or logical partition.
3. Disconnect all power cords from the unit you are servicing.
   Note: This system has a second power supply. Before continuing with this procedure, ensure that the power source to the system has been disconnected.

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4. If you have a rack-mounted system, place it in the service position, as described in Placing a rack-mounted model 8233-E8B or 8236-E8C in the service position.
5. Remove the service access cover, as described in Removing the service access cover from a rack-mounted model 8233-E8B or 8236-E8C.
6. Attach the wrist strap.
   Attention:

   • Attach a wrist strap to an unpainted metal surface of your hardware to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging your hardware.
   • When using a wrist strap, follow all electrical safety procedures. A wrist strap is for static control. It does not increase or decrease your risk of receiving electric shock when using or working on electrical equipment.
   • If you do not have a wrist strap, just prior to removing the product from ESD packaging and installing or replacing hardware, touch an unpainted metal surface of the system for a minimum of 5 seconds.
7. Locate the TPMD card that is indicated by the amber fault LED being on.
8. Remove the TPMD card as follows:
   1. Push the tab (A) in the direction shown to release the card (B).
   2. Gently pull the card straight out of its slot on the system backplane.
   
   Note: The location code of the TPMD card is P1-C12 or you can identify the card with the amber fault LED on.