How to Replace a V445 Graphics Card:ATR:1111:0

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Update Date:	2017-03-29
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Solution 1310115.1 : How to Replace a V445 Graphics Card:ATR:1111:0

Applies to:

Sun Fire V445 Server - Version Not Applicable and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

How to remove and replace a Sun Fire V445 Graphic Card

Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT SKILLS DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED?:
Basic hardware maintenance skills required

TIME ESTIMATE: 30 Minutes

TASK COMPLEXITY: 0

FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR INSTRUCTIONS:

PROBLEM OVERVIEW:
Faulty graphic card

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

A data backup is not a pre-requisite but is a wise precaution.
The customer should conduct an orderly software system shutdown.

Then power down the system and disconnect the Power Cord.

WHAT ACTION DOES THE ENGINEER NEED TO TAKE:

1. Powering off the system
2. Remove the top cover
3. Disconnect any external cables attached to the faceplate of the graphic card.
4. Release the latch securing the graphic card to the chassis.
5. Pull the graphic card from its slot
6. Place the graphic card on an antistatic mat
7. Install the new graphic card into its slot
8. Rotate the latch down and secure it with the retaining pin.
9. If necessary, connect any external cables to the graphic card.
10.Install the top cover.
11.Powering on the system

OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE

WHAT ACTION DOES THE CUSTOMER NEED TO TAKE TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO AN OPERATIONAL STATE:

Performing a reconfiguration boot to recognize the new graphic card.

PARTS NOTE:

REFERENCE INFORMATION:

Sun Fire V445 Server Service Manual.
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19088-01/

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