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Chapter 6. Removing and replacing components
Replaceable components consist of consumable parts, structural parts, and field
replaceable units (FRUs):
v Consumables: Purchase and replacement of consumables (components, such as
v Structural parts: Purchase and replacement of structural parts (components, such
v Field replaceable unit (FRU): FRUs must be installed only by trained
See Chapter 5, "Parts listing, IBM System x3530 M4 Type 7160," on page 265 to
determine whether a component is a consumable, structural, or FRU that must be
replaced only by a trained service technician.
For information about the terms of the warranty, see the Warranty Information
document that comes with the server.
For more information about getting service and assistance, see "Getting help and
technical assistance," on page 367.
Installation guidelines
Attention: Static electricity that is released to internal server components when
the server is powered-on might cause the system to halt, which might result in the
loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge
wrist strap or other grounding system when removing or installing a hot-swap
devices.
Before you install optional devices, read the following information:
v Read the safety information that begins on page Safety and the guidelines in
v Make sure that the devices that you are installing are supported.
v Make sure that the devices that you are installing are supported. For a list of
v When you install your new server, take the opportunity to download and apply
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batteries and printer cartridges, that have depleting life) is your responsibility. If
IBM acquires or installs a consumable component at your request, you will be
charged for the service.
as chassis assembly, top cover, and bezel) is your responsibility. If IBM acquires
or installs a structural component at your request, you will be charged for the
service.
technicians, unless they are classified as customer replaceable units (CRUs):
– Tier 1 customer replaceable unit (CRU): Replacement of Tier 1 CRUs is your
responsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at your request, you will be
charged for the installation.
– Tier 2 customer replaceable unit: You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or
request IBM to install it, at no additional charge, under the type of warranty
service that is designated for your server.
"Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 32. This information will help you
work safely.
supported optional devices for the server, go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/
info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/.
the most recent firmware updates. This step will help to ensure that any known
issues are addressed and that your server is ready to function at maximum
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