Sun Fire X4150 Server
 
Sun Fire X4250 Server
 

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Goal

How to Replace a Sun Fire X4150, X4250 Coin Cell Battery.

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 X4150, X4250 Coin Cell Battery needs replacement

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

Data backup not required but recommended as a precaution
Orderly shutdown of applications
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 unplug (REMOVE) the power cords
2. Remove the top cover
3. Remove the PCI riser board 0 (closest to power supplies)
4. Using the flat-blade screwdriver, press the latch on the battery compartment and remove the battery
5. Install the replacement battery with the positive side facing upwards (away from motherboard)
6. Install PCI riser board 0
7. Replace top cover and re-attach power cords
8. Login to the ILOM and issue the setdate command to set the correct date and time

OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE

WHAT ACTION DOES THE CUSTOMER NEED TO TAKE TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO AN OPERATIONAL STATE:
Login into ILOM via http or ssh access and validate the date and time. If incorrect, set from the ILOM

PARTS NOTE:

REFERENCE INFORMATION:
Sun Fire 4150 Server Service Manual -
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19121-01/sf.x4150/820-1852-13/820-1852-13.pdf

Service Manuals
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19121-01/

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