How to Replace a Sun Ultra 27 Workstation Graphics Card

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Update Date:	2018-04-04
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Solution 1338440.1 : How to Replace a Sun Ultra 27 Workstation Graphics Card

Applies to:

Sun Ultra 27 Workstation - Version All Versions to All Versions [Release All Releases]
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

How to Replace a Sun Ultra 27 Graphics

Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT SKILLS ARE REQUIRED?: No special skills required, Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) procedure

TIME ESTIMATE: 60 minutes

TASK COMPLEXITY: 0

REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

WHAT STATE SHOULD THE SYSTEM BE IN TO BE READY TO PERFORM THE RESOLUTION ACTIVITY? :Conduct an orderly software and system shutdown. System power off is required.

WHAT ACTIONS ARE REQUIRED?:

REMOVING PCIe CARD

1. Power off the workstation.
2. Remove the left-side access panel.
3. Gently lay the system on its right side on a stable, nonslip surface.
4. Remove any cables connected to the card.
5. Use a #2 screwdriver to remove the PCIe card retainer screw.

NOTE: Look at Removing and Installing a PCIe2 x16 Card, FIGURE 3–18 Removing a PCIe Graphics Card in the Service manual. There is a retainer clip that must be pushed to allow the card to be removed.

6. To remove, pull the PCIe card upward.

INSTALLING PCIe CARD

1. Power off the workstation.
2. Remove the left-side access panel.
3. Gently lay the system on its right side on a stable, nonslip surface.
4. Use a #2 screwdriver to remove the back panel bracket cover for the slot.
5. Position the card over the selected slot and ensure that the notch in the connector on the motherboard aligns with the notch in the connector of the PCIe card.
6. Press down on the card until it is completely seated in the slot.
7. Secure the PCIe card to the chassis back panel using the retaining screw.
8. Close the workstation and prepare for operation.

WHAT ACTIONS ARE REQUIRED TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO AN OPERATIONAL STATE?: Poweron the system

REFERENCE INFORMATION:

Sun Ultra 27 Workstation Service Manual
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19127-01/ultra27.ws/820-6776/index.html

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