5. If you are removing a card from the rear of the system, refer to “System Rack
Locations Rear” on page 18 for card locations. Continue with step 6.
6. Remove the EMC shield for the card location that you are accessing.
7. Mark any cables that are attached to the card so you can return them to the correct
location during reassembly.
8. Remove the cables attached to the card.
9. Make note of the card position, and then remove the card.
Replacement
Replace in reverse order.
Operator Panel
Before performing these procedures, read “Safety Notices” on page xiii.
Removal
Attention: The operator panel card is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (see
“Handling Static-Sensitive Devices” on page 491).
1. Power off the system (see “Powering Off and Powering On the System” on
page 492).
2. Disconnect the ac power cord.
3. Remove the front cover to access the operator panel (see “Covers” on page 494).
4. Disconnect the operator panel cables.
5. Remove the operator panel.
Replacement
Replace in reverse order.
Attention: When the operator panel is replaced, the vital product data (VPD) must be
reprogrammed. Perform the procedure in “Appendix E. System Vital Product Data” on
page 613 before you return the system to normal operations.
1. Use the System Management Interface Tool (SMIT) to reset the system date and
time.
2. Advise the customer to reset his passwords. Passwords can be set using the
service processor menus. See “Chapter 7. Service Processor Menus” on page 447
for more information. The service processor menus also are used to reset the
service processor call-in functions after an operator panel replacement. See
“Chapter 7. Service Processor Menus” on page 447 and “Service Processor Call-In
Security” on page 471 for more information.
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