Removal and replacement procedures
This chapter provides detailed instructions on how to remove and replace component spare parts.
Required tools
The following tools might be required to perform some procedures:
• T-10 Torx screwdriver
• T-15 Torx screwdriver
• HPE Insight Diagnostics software
Preparation procedures
To access some components and perform certain service procedures, you must perform one or more of
the following procedures:
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If you must remove the chassis from a rack or a non-hot-plug component from the chassis or server,
then you must power down the servers. If only one server requires to be serviced, power down only
that server.
If you are going to service the management module, you must power down all servers in the chassis.
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Extend the drive drawer from the chassis
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Remove the chassis from the rack
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Remove the server from the chassis
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If the rack environment, cabling configuration, or the chassis location in the rack creates unstable
conditions, then remove the server from the chassis.
Power down the server
Before powering down the server for any upgrade or maintenance procedures, perform a backup of
critical server data and programs.
IMPORTANT:
When the server is in standby mode, auxiliary power is still being provided to the system.
To power down the server, use one of the following methods:
• Press and release the Power On/Standby button.
This method initiates a controlled shutdown of applications and the OS before the server enters
standby mode.
• Press and hold the Power On/Standby button for more than 4 seconds to force the server to enter
standby mode.
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Removal and replacement procedures