Replacing a part by using the SDMC

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

1. In the Power Systems Resource area, select the managed system in which you are exchanging a part.
2. Select one of the following options:
   • If you are replacing a part that is not part of a serviceable event from the Actions menu, expand Service and Support > Hardware > Exchange FRU.
   • If you are exchanging a part to repair a serviceable event, see Starting a repair action Starting a repair action.
3. On the Exchange FRU page, select the enclosure from which you want to replace the part from the Installed Enclosure Types list.
4. Select the type of part that you want to exchange, and click Next.
5. Select the location code of the part that you want to exchange, and click Add.
6. After the part is listed in the Pending Actions section, click Launch Procedure and follow the instructions to exchange the part.
   Note: The SDMC might open external instructions for replacing the part. If so, follow those instructions to replace the part.