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Solution

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Reason: FRU CAP

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Goal

 How to Replace a Sun Fire X4100, X4100 M2, X4200, X4200 M2 CPU.

Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT SKILLS DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED?:
Sun Fire X4100, X4100 M2, X4200, X4200 M2 Training

TIME ESTIMATE: 90 minutes

TASK COMPLEXITY: 1

FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR INSTRUCTIONS:

PROBLEM OVERVIEW: A Sun Fire X4100, X4100 M2, X4200, X4200 M2 CPU needs replacement

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

Note: Require adjustable torque driver

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

1. Power off the server and disconnect (REMOVE) the power cords
2. Remove the main cover
3. Identify the CPU to be replaced. Fault LED for each CPU can be found on motherboard
LED Off = CPU is OK
LED On = CPU has an error
4. Ensure top of heat sink is held down and unscrew screws by turning 180 degrees and alternating between screws until spring loaded screws detach
5. Remove heatsink by slightly twisting and lifting up. Place heatsink upside down on clean area
6. Pull CPU lever slightly away from socket and then pull up from horizontal to vertical position
7. Lift the CPU out of the socket
8. Align new CPU module with socket by matching triangle printed on one corner of the CPU with the triangle printed on socket and insert by gently pushing pins into socket
9. Close the CPU lever (vertical to horizontal)
10. Use alcohol pad to clean old thermal grease from heatsink
11. Use one syringe of thermal grease and apply onto heatsink in 3 lines ( 2 diagonal lines and one horizontal)
12. Align heatsink over CPU and place down whilst aligning screw holes on motherboard
13. Use adjustable torque set to 7 in-lbs (0.8 Nm) to tighten screws by turning 180 degrees and alternating between screws
14. Re-install the main cover
15. Re-connect power cords

OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE

WHAT ACTION DOES THE CUSTOMER NEED TO TAKE TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO AN OPERATIONAL STATE:
Login into SP and validate CPUs are seen or via IPMItool
Bring up system and check all CPUs are visible

PARTS NOTE:

REFERENCE INFORMATION:
Service Manual. http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19121-01/

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