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Replacing the 8233-E8B or 8236-E8C system processor assembly

Learn how to replace the system processor assembly.

To complete this procedure, you must have already completed the removal procedure. For the removal procedure instructions, see Removing the 8233-E8B or 8236-E8C system processor assembly.

If your system is managed by the Hardware Management Console (HMC), you can use the HMC to replace the system processor assembly. For information about using the HMC to replace the system processor assembly, see Exchanging a part using the Hardware Management Console.

If your system is managed by the IBM® Systems Director Management Console (SDMC), use the SDMC to replace the system processor assembly. For instructions, see Replacing a part using the Systems Director Management Console.

If you do not have an HMC or SDMC, complete the following steps to replace the system processor assembly:

Attention:

Attach a wrist strap to an unpainted metal surface of your hardware to prevent electrostatic discharge 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 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.

If necessary, remove the system processor assembly from its antistatic package.
Move the existing memory modules or memory fillers in to the new system processor assembly. Use the same configuration that you had before you removed the memory modules. See the memory module information you printed for this procedure. If you did not print the memory module topic, see Memory modules.
With the latches (A) in the unlocked position, correctly align the system processor assembly (B) and slide it through the guide rails into the system backplane assembly.
Figure 1. Installing the system processor assembly into the backplane assembly of a rack-mounted model
Move the latches (A) in the direction of the arrow to lock the system processor assembly into position.
Replace the service access cover. For instructions, see Installing the service access cover on a rack-mounted 8233-E8B or 8236-E8C .
Place the system in the operating position. For instructions, see Placing a rack-mounted 8233-E8B or 8236-E8C in the operating position.
Restore power to the system by reconnecting the system power cables.
Start the system or logical partition. For instructions, see Starting the system or logical partition.
Verify that the system processor assembly is functional. For instructions, see Verifying the installed part.
Do one of the following actions:
- If you received new activation codes for your feature, see Activate Capacity on Demand or Advanced POWER® Virtualization for more information about entering the new code.
- If you did not receive a new activation code but one is required, see Order Capacity on Demand to enter the new code order. After you receive your new activation code, see Activate Capacity on Demand or Advanced POWER Virtualization for more information about entering the new code.
To search for an activation code for a specific system, see Capacity on Demand activation codes.

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Last updated: Wed, October 01, 2014