Replacing the 8231-E2B, 8231-E1C, 8231-E1D, 8231-E2C, 8231-E2D, or
8268-E1D system backplane
Learn how to replace the system backplane that is part of a service action.
To complete this procedure, you must have already completed the removal procedure. For the removal
procedure instructions, see Removing the 8231-E2B, 8231-E1C, 8231-E1D, 8231-E2C, 8231-E2D, or
8268-E1D system backplane.
If your system is managed by the Hardware Management Console (HMC), use the HMC to replace the
system backplane. For instructions, see Replacing a part by using the Hardware Management Console.
If your system is managed by the IBM Systems Director Management Console (SDMC), use the SDMC to
replace the system backplane. For instructions, see Replacing a part by using the Systems Director
Management Console.
If you do not have an HMC or an SDMC, complete the following steps to replace the system backplane:
Figure 12. Removing the system backplane from the 8231-E1C, 8231-E1D, 8231-E2C, 8231-E2D, or 8268-E1D
Removing and replacing the 8231-E2B, 8231-E1C, 8231-E1D, 8231-E2C, 8231-E2D, or 8268-E1D system backplane
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