IBM x3750 M4, Installation And Service Manual

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Chapter 6. Removing and replacing components
Replaceable components are of three types:
v
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.
v
Tier 2 customer replaceable unit (CRU): 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.
v
Field replaceable unit (FRU): FRUs must be installed only by Trained service
technicians.
See Chapter 5, “Parts listing, System x3750 M4 Types 8722 and 8733,” on page 195
to determine whether a component is a Tier 1 CRU, Tier 2 CRU, 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 Appendix E,
“Getting help and technical assistance,” on page 657.
Returning a device or component
If you are instructed to return a device or component, follow all packaging
instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to
you.
Removing and replacing server components
This section provides information for removing and replacing components in the
server.
Removing and replacing consumable parts
Replacement of consumable parts is your responsibility. If IBM installs a
consumable part at your request, you will be charged for the installation.
The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
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