Remove a part using the Hardware Management Console

You might need to use the Hardware Management Console to facilitate removing a part from your managed system. Use the procedure in this section to accomplish this task.

If you are using if you are using an HMC with Version 6 or earlier use the following steps 1.
If you are using a an HMC with Version 7 or later use the steps in the next section Remove a part using the HMC Version 7 or later.

To use the Hardware Management Console user interface to remove a part in a system or expansion unit that is managed by a Hardware Management Console (HMC), follow these steps:

In the navigation area, expand the Management Environment.
Expand the managed system in which you are replacing a part.
Expand Service Applications.
Select Service Focal Point.
In the contents area, select Install/Add/Remove Hardware.
In the Install/Add/Remove Hardware window, click System Processor.
From the Selected menu, select Remove FRU.
In the Installed enclosure types field, select the system or expansion unit from which you are removing a part.
In the Available FRU types for selected enclosure, select the part you are removing.
Click Next.
Follow the instructions to remove the part.
Note: The HMC might open the information center instructions for removing the part. If so, follow these instructions to remove the part.

Remove a part using the HMC Version 7 or later

In the navigation area, expand Systems Management.
Expand Servers.
Select the managed system from which you are removing a part.
In the Tasks area expand Serviceability.
Expand Hardware.
Select Remove FRU.
In the Add/Install/Remove Hardware - Remove FRU, Select FRU Type window select the system or enclosure from which you are removing the part from the list.
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.
Once the part is listed in Pending Actions click Launch Procedure and follow the instructions to remove the part.
Note: The HMC might open external instructions for removing the part. If so, follow these instructions to remove the part.