After identifying a bad module, what is the next step?

The correct step after identifying a bad module is to ensure the correct spare is available. This step is crucial because once a faulty component is identified, having a suitable replacement on hand is necessary for timely repairs and minimizing downtime in operations. Immediate access to the correct spare part allows technicians to swiftly replace the defective module, ensuring that operations can resume smoothly and efficiently.

While documenting the failure, rebooting the system, or notifying technical support are important steps in the overall troubleshooting and repair process, they do not take precedence over ensuring that the correct replacement component is readily available. Documentation serves to record the issue for future reference, rebooting may only provide temporary alleviation, and notifying support can lead to further assistance but does not directly lead to resolving the immediate issue of having a faulty module in need of replacement. The efficient flow of maintenance depends on ensuring that the right spare is ready to be deployed.