How to Replace a Heatsink and CPU in an X6220

Asset ID:	1-71-1319570.1
Update Date:	2018-04-04
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Solution 1319570.1 : How to Replace a Heatsink and CPU in an X6220

Applies to:

Sun Blade X6220 Server Module - Version Not Applicable and later
Sun Blade 6000 System - Version Not Applicable and later
Sun Blade 6048 System - Version Not Applicable and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

X6220 Heatsink and CPU

Solution

CAP PROBLEM OVERVIEW: X6220 Heat Sink and CPU replacement

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT SKILLS DOES THE ENGINEER NEED:(IS A SITE ENGINEER AVAILABLE?)
It is recommended(but not required) the following trainning course: WZT-5582: Sun Blade 6000 Modular System Installation, Administration and Troubleshooting

TASK COMPLEXITY: 2

TIME ESTIMATE: 60 minutes

FIELD ENGINEER INSTRUCTIONS

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. Power off server and remove server module from chassis

a. Press together and hold green ejector buttons

b. Open ejector levers by rotating them out from server module

c. Pull server module out. Put it on antistatic surface

2. Remove main cover: Press down on the cover release button, slide main cover toward rear of chassis, Grasp cover by rear edge and lift it

3. Press fault indicator button on motherboard to LED for CPU that failed: LED is amber: CPU has encountered voltage or heat error

4. Remove CPU and heatsink

a. Hold down on top of heatsink to prevent from tipping unevenly while you alternately loosen the four spring-loaded mounting screws

b. Twist heatsink slightly to lift it. Turn heatsink upside down and allow spring in each of the four mounting holes to fall into your hand

c. Pull the CPU socket lever slightly away from socket, Pivot the lever up, Open hinged plate that covers CPU, Lift CPU out of socket

5. Install CPU

a. If reinstalling existing CPU, use alcohol pad to clean old thermal grease from component

b. Ensure CPU socket release lever and retainer plate are in fully open position

c. Align CPU in socket

d. Gently set CPU onto pins in socket, pivot hinged retainer plate down

6. Install heat sink

a. Apply grease to top of the CPU in three lines pattern

b. If reinstalling existing heatsink, use alcohol pad to clean the old thermal grease. Also, clean dust from the heatsink fins

c. Turn heatsink upright and reinsert four springs and mounting screws

d. Alternately tighten two heatsink mounting screws(Tighten the screws to 7 in.-lbs (0.8 Nm)), 180 degrees at a time, until each spring is completely compressed

OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE

See all CPUs in the OS

WHAT ACTION DOES THE CUSTOMER NEED TO TAKE TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO AN OPERATIONAL STATE:
Work required to bring the system back online

PARTS NOTE:

REFERENCE INFORMATION:

Sun Blade X6220 Server Module Service Manual
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19045-01/blade.x6220/820-0046-10/index.html

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