Removing and replacing blade server components

Use this information to remove and replace components in the blade server.

Replaceable components consist of consumable parts, structural parts, and customer replaceable units (CRUs):
  • Consumables: Purchase and replacement of consumables (components, such as batteries 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.
  • Structural parts: Purchase and replacement of structural parts (components, such 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.
  • Customer replaceable unit (CRU):
    • Tier 1 customer replaceable unit: 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. Some tier 2 CRUs must be installed only by trained technicians.

See Parts listing to determine whether a component is a consumable, structural, or CRU part.

For information about the terms of the warranty and getting service and assistance, see the Warranty Information document.