Replace a part using the Hardware Management Console

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

To use the Hardware Management Console Version 6 or earlier, follow these steps, 1

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 Repair Serviceable Event.
Select the system and click OK.
In the window, click the problem number for the part you want to replace.
Follow the instructions to replace the part.
Note: The HMC might open the information center instructions for replacing the part. If so, follow these instructions to replace the part.

Exchange a part using the HMC Version 7

In the navigation area, expand Systems Management.
Expand Servers.
Select the managed system in which you are exchanging a part.
In the Tasks area expand Serviceability.
Expand Hardware.
Select Exchange FRU.
In the Replace Hardware - Replace FRU, Select FRU Type window select the system or enclosure in which you will exchange a part from the list.
Select the type of part you will exchange from the menu and click Next.
Select the location code of the part you will exchange from the menu and click Add.
Once the part is listed in Pending Actions click Launch Procedure and follow the instructions to exchange the part.
Note: The HMC might open external instructions for replacing the part. If so, follow these instructions to replace the part.