Replacing a part by using the HMC
If you are exchanging a part to repair a serviceable event, follow those instructions. If you are exchanging a part as a part of any other procedure by using HMC Version 7, or later, complete the following steps:
- In the navigation area, expand .
- Select the managed system in which you are exchanging a part.
- In the Tasks area, expand .
- Select the system or enclosure from which you want to exchange the part.
- In the Replace Hardware - Replace FRU, Select FRU Type window, select the type of part that you will exchange from the menu, and click Next.
- Select the location code of the part that you will exchange, and click Add.
- After the part is listed in the Pending Actions section, 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 those instructions to replace the part.