Data center component replacement

Described is a system including a server rack comprising a plurality of components, a plurality of touch sensors respectively coupled with the plurality of components of the server rack, and a management system communicatively coupled to the server rack. The management system comprises one or more processors and one or more computer-readable storage media storing instructions, which, when executed by the one or more processors, are configured to cause the management system to perform a method. The method comprises receiving, from the server rack, an indication of a failed component of the plurality of components. The method further comprises receiving, from a first touch sensor of the plurality of touch sensors, a touch indication. The method further comprises transmitting, to the server rack, an indication of whether the first touch sensor is coupled to the failed component.