Remove FRU

Use the Remove FRU task to remove a FRU from your managed system.

When the managed system is a POWER10 or later, to remove a FRU, complete the following steps:
  1. Select an enclosure from the menu to display a list of FRU types that are currently installed in the selected enclosure.
  2. Select a FRU type from the displayed list of FRU types available for removal from the selected system and click Next.
  3. Select a FRU location, then click Next to start the Remove FRU procedure for the selected FRU .
  4. Follow the Procedure details listed in the window. The Operation list displays the correct operations for the procedure you want to execute. The procedures direct when to perform each operation. Wait until advised to perform the operation before selecting the operation in the Operation list. Click Next to continue to the next service procedure.
    Note: Select the FRU location image on the header to display the location of the part to be serviced. To see a larger version of the FRU location image in a separate window, click Display FRU Location.
  5. Click Finish when you complete the removal procedure.
When the managed system is a POWER8® or earlier, to remove a FRU, complete the following steps:
  1. Select an enclosure from the menu to display a list FRU types that are currently installed in the selected enclosure.
  2. From the displayed list of FRU types for this enclosure, select a FRU type.
  3. Click Next to display a list of locations for the FRU type.
  4. Select a location code for a specific FRU.
  5. Click Add to add the FRU location to Pending Actions.
  6. Select Launch Procedure to begin removing the FRUs listed in Pending Actions.
  7. Click Finish when you complete the removal procedure.