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Installing the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B processor voltage regulator module

Use this procedure to install a processor voltage regulator module.

Attention: If you are servicing a failing part, see the service procedures for Removing the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B processor voltage regulator module and Replacing the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B processor voltage regulator module. This procedure is intended for installing a new or an upgraded voltage regulator module.
Before installing or replacing a feature, ensure that the software required to support the feature is installed on your system. For information about software prerequisites, see IBM Prerequisite. If the required software is not installed, see the following websites to download and install the software before continuing:

If your system is managed by the HMC, use the HMC to install a processor voltage regulator module in the server. For information about using the HMC to install a part, see Installing a part using the Hardware Management Console.

If you do not have an HMC, complete the following steps to install a voltage regulator module:

  1. Identify the system that you will be working on by using the identify the system process to turn on the system locate (blue) indicator. For more information, see Control panel LEDs.
  2. Use the service indicator light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to help identify the part. For instructions, see Identifying a part.
  3. Complete the prerequisite tasks. For instructions, see Before you begin.
  4. Stop the system. For instructions, see Stopping a system or logical partition.
  5. If you have a rack-mounted system, open the front rack door.
  6. For a rack-mounted system, place the system into the service position. For instructions, see Placing a rack-mounted model into the service position.
  7. Remove the service access cover:
  8. Disconnect the power source from the system by unplugging the system. For instructions, see Disconnecting the power cords.
    Note: This system might be equipped with a second power supply. Before continuing with this procedure, ensure that the power source to the system has been completely disconnected.

    (L003)

    Hazardous voltage or energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. Do not open any cover or barrier that contains this label.
    or
    Hazardous voltage or energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. Do not open any cover or barrier that contains this label.

  9. 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.
  10. Remove the voltage regulator module from its antistatic package.
  11. Install the voltage regulator module by doing the following steps:
    1. Ensure that the connector tabs (A) are pushed out to the unlocked position before you install a new voltage regulator module. See the following figure.
    2. Carefully grasp the voltage regulator module along two edges and align it with the connector.
    3. Insert the voltage regulator module into the connector.
      Picture showing installation of voltage regulator module in a rack-mounted system
    4. Secure the voltage regulator module by pushing the connector tabs (A) in.
  12. Replace the service access cover:
  13. If you are working on a rack-mounted system unit, ensure that the system cables are routed through the cable-management arm correctly.
  14. For a rack-mounted system, place the system into the operating position, as described in Placing a rack-mounted model into the operating position.
  15. Reconnect all power and signal cables to their respective connectors.
  16. Start the system. For instructions, see Starting the system or logical partition.
  17. Verify the installed part:


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Last updated: Thu, October 10, 2013