Chapter 6. Removing and replacing componentsThis topic provides information about removing and replacing a customerreplaceable unit or a field replaceable unit.Note: The information and procedures in this documentation apply to both the4-socket and the 8-socket configurations of the server, unless otherwise specified.Most of the illustrations in the documentation uses the 4-socket configuration ofthe server.Replaceable components are of three types:v Tier 1 customer replaceable unit (CRU): Replacement of Tier 1 CRUs is yourresponsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at your request, you will be chargedfor the installation.v Tier 2 customer replaceable unit (CRU): You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourselfor request IBM to install it, at no additional charge, under the type of warrantyservice that is designated for your server.v Field replaceable unit (FRU): FRUs must be installed only by Trained servicetechnicians.See Chapter 5, “Parts listing, System x3850 X6 and x3950 X6 Types 3837 and 3839,”on page 205 to determine whether a component is a Tier 1 CRU, Tier 2 CRU, orFRU that must be replaced only by a trained service technician.For information about the terms of the warranty, see the Warranty Informationdocument that comes with the server.For more information about getting service and assistance, see Appendix D,“Getting help and technical assistance,” on page 1689.Returning a device or componentThis topic provides information about returning a device or component.If you are instructed to return a device or component, follow all packaginginstructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied toyou.© Copyright IBM Corp. 2014 217
