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

Use this procedure to remove a processor voltage regulator module.

Attention: If you are removing a memory module to install a new or upgraded processor voltage regulator module, see Installing the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B processor voltage regulator module. If you are removing a processor voltage regulator module as part of a service procedure, continue to use the following procedure.

If your system is managed by the Hardware Management Console (HMC), use the HMC to remove the processor voltage regulator modules from the server. For information about using the HMC to remove the processor voltage regulator module, see Removing a part using the Hardware Management Console.

If you do not have an HMC, complete the following steps to remove voltage regulator modules:

  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. For a rack-mounted system, place the system into the service position. For instructions, see Placing a rack-mounted model into the service position.
  6. Remove the service access cover:
  7. On a rack-mounted system unit, open the rear rack door.
  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.

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    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.
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    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. To remove a voltage regulator module from the system processor assembly, follow these steps:
    1. Lift the two voltage regulator module latches (A) to open them fully as shown in the following figure.
    2. Pull the voltage regulator module out of the connector.
      Picture showing the removal of the voltage regulator module, rack-mounted system shown
  11. Place the voltage regulator module on an electrostatic discharge (ESD) surface.
If you removed the voltage regulator module as part of another service procedure, continue with that procedure. To replace the voltage regulator module or to install a new voltage regulator module, see the following topics:
Parent topic: Processor voltage regulator module for the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B

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Last updated: Thu, October 10, 2013