How to Replace a Sun Fire X4640 Memory DIMM

Asset ID:	1-71-1301548.1
Update Date:	2018-05-16
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Solution Type Technical Instruction Sure

Solution 1301548.1 : How to Replace a Sun Fire X4640 Memory DIMM

Applies to:

Sun Fire X4640 Server - Version Not Applicable and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

How to Replace a Sun Fire X4640 Memory DIMM.

Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT SKILLS DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED:
No special skills required, Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) procedure

TIME ESTIMATE: 60 minutes

TASK COMPLEXITY: 0

FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR INSTRUCTIONS:

PROBLEM OVERVIEW: A Sun Fire X4640 Memory DIMM needs replacement

WHAT STATE SHOULD THE SYSTEM BE IN TO BE READY TO PERFORM THE RESOLUTION ACTIVITY? :

Orderly shutdown of applications on server
Full backup is recommended as a precaution
Shutdown of OS and power down of server

WHAT ACTION DOES THE ENGINEER NEED TO TAKE:
Ensure standard ESD procedures are followed. Ensure that if system is mounted in a rack that the anti tip over bar at the bottom of the rack is fully extended before servicing commences.
1. Power off the server and unplug (REMOVE) the power cords (Note: CPU modules can be damaged if power cords are not removed)
2. Remove the main cover with the power cords plugged in
3. Locate the CPU module with a lit amber LED at it's top edge
4. Remove the CPU module by simultaneously rotating the plastic levers on both sides to 90 degree position and gently lift the board straight up
6. Remove the memory dimms from the faulty/defective CPU module by rotating the dimm ejectors outwards. Gently pull the dimm straight out and place on anti-static mat.
7. Ensure dimm ejectors on new CPU module are fully open and then insert the dimms into the replacement CPU module carefully, one at a time. Press down on the corners of the dimm until the ejectors shut firmly in place
8. Ensure the plastic levers on both sides of the new module are in the open (vertical) position. Align the module with the guides and gently insert the replacement CPU module into slot/bay. Close the plastic levers downwards so they are in the flat (horizontal) position
9. Replace the main cover
10. Re-attach power cords
OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE

WHAT ACTION DOES THE CUSTOMER NEED TO TAKE TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO AN OPERATIONAL STATE:
Power on and bring up system. Verify no issues (all CPUs are visible to OS).

PARTS NOTE: None

REFERENCE INFORMATION:
Sun Fire x4640 Servers Service Manual http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19273-01/

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