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Removing the 8233-E8B or 8236-E8C system processor assembly

Learn how to remove the system processor assembly.

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

If your system is managed by the IBM® Systems Director Management Console (SDMC), use the SDMC to remove the system processor assembly from the server. For instructions, see Removing a part using the Systems Director Management Console.

If you do not have an HMC or SDMC, complete the following steps to remove either the system processor assembly or the filler for the system processor assembly:

  1. Perform the prerequisite tasks listed in Before you begin.
  2. If necessary, identify the system processor assembly that you need to replace. See Identifying a failing part.
  3. Stop the system or logical partition. See Stopping the system or logical partition.
  4. Place the system in the service position. See Placing a rack-mounted 8233-E8B or 8236-E8C in the service position.
  5. Remove the service access cover. See Removing the service access cover from a rack-mounted 8233-E8B or 8236-E8C.
  6. 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.
  7. Disconnect the power cables from the primary power supply and secondary power supply if present.
    Note: This system has 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.

  8. As shown in Figure 1, unlock the latches (A) on the system processor assembly. Using both hands, grasp the unlocked latches (B) to pull the system processor assembly (C) through the guide rails away from the system backplane assembly.
    Figure 1. Removing system processor assembly from the backplane assembly in a rack-mounted system
    Picture of removing the system processor assembly from a rack-mounted system
  9. Place the system processor assembly on an acceptable ESD surface.
  10. If necessary, remove the memory modules to reinstall them in the new system processor assembly. See Memory modules.
Parent topic: Removing and replacing the 8233-E8B or 8236-E8C system processor assembly
Related information:
Removing a feature using the HMC
Removing a feature using the SDMC
Memory module

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Last updated: Wed, October 01, 2014