Removing a part by using the Systems Director Management Console

You can use the IBM® Systems Director Management Console (SDMC) to perform many service actions, including the removal of a field replaceable unit (FRU) or part.

To use the SDMC user interface to remove a part in a system or expansion unit that is managed by an SDMC, follow these steps:

In the Power Systems™ Resources area, select the managed system from which you are removing a part.
Select one of the following options:
- If you are installing a new part as part of an upgrade, from the Actions menu, expand Service and Support > Hardware > MES Tasks.
- If you are removing a part as part of a service action, from the Actions menu, expand Service and Support > Hardware > Exchange FRU.
To install a new part as part of an upgrade, select Add FRU. To replace a part as part of a service action, select Exchange FRU.
On the Add FRU tab or the Exchange FRU tab, select the system or expansion unit from which you are removing the part.
Select the type of part you are removing from the menu and click Next.
Select the location of the part you are removing and click Add.
After the part is listed in the Pending Actions window, click Launch Procedure and follow the instructions to remove the part.
Note: The SDMC might open external instructions for removing the part. If so, follow those instructions to remove the part.