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Remove the System Management Module (SMM)

Use this information to remove the SMM from the shuttle.

Before you remove the SMM from the shuttle:
  1. Read the following section(s) to ensure that you work safely.
  2. If you want to migrate current enclosure settings and the enclosure Power Distribution Module (PDM) Vital Product Data (VPD) onto the new SMM, make sure to do the following:

    1. Perform backup of SMM settings, enclosure VPD and PDM VPD (see SMM backup and recovery).

    2. See System Management Module (SMM) to discern the type of SMM that you have, and back up stored data accordingly.

Complete the following steps to remove the SMM from the shuttle.

Figure 1. SMM removal
SMM removal

  1. Push the release latch rightward and hold it.
  2. Grip and pull on the strap to slide the SMM out from the shuttle.
After you remove the SMM from the shuttle, complete the following steps based on the type of SMM that you have:

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube

Watch the procedure on YouTube