How to Replace a Sun Fire X2100 M2 Motherboard

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Update Date:	2018-05-10
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Solution 1349189.1 : How to Replace a Sun Fire X2100 M2 Motherboard

Applies to:

Oracle Key Manager - Version 1.1.0 and later
Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server - Version Not Applicable and later
Sun StorageTek Crypto Key Management System - Version Not Applicable and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

How to Replace a Sun Fire X2100 M2 Motherboard.

Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS
- WHAT SKILLS DOES THE ENGINEER NEED: The motherboard should be replaced only by trained field service technicians.
- TIME ESTIMATE: 180 minutes
- TASK COMPLEXITY: 4

FIELD ENGINEER INSTRUCTIONS:
- PROBLEM OVERVIEW: How to Remove and Replace a X2100 M2 Motherboard
- WHAT STATE SHOULD THE SYSTEM BE IN TO BE READY TO PERFORM THE
RESOLUTION ACTIVITY?:
System needs to be powered off.
- WHAT ACTION DOES THE ENGINEER NEED TO TAKE:

1. Powering Off the server and Removing the Cover.

I. If the operating system (OS) is running, perform a shutdown of the OS, and then press and release the platform power button on the front panel.
II. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the system.
III. Disconnect the AC power on the back panel of the server.
IV. Label and disconnect all peripheral cables and all telecommunication lines connected to I/O connectors or ports on the back panel of the system.
V. Before handling components, attach a wrist strap to a chassis ground (any unpainted metal surface).
VI. Loosen the two captive screws securing the cover to the chassis
VII. Pull the cover slightly toward the back of the server and then straight up to remove it.
VIII. Lift the cover and remove it.

2. Removing the Riser Assembly and PCIe Card

I. Placing your fingers on the two green areas on the riser card, pull the assembly upward and out of the chassis.
II. Unlatch the PCIe card and remove the card from the PCIe card riser assembly connector.

3. Remove the Air Duct.

Note - Do not remove the screws that secure the CPU heatsink assemblies mounting to the motherboard.

4. Remove the five Phillips screws that fasten the motherboard to the chassis.
5. Remove the screws attaching the serial connector to the chassis with a 5 mm nut driver.
6. Pull the motherboard away from the chassis.
7. Remove the CPU and memory modules.

4.- Remove CPU and Heatsink

I. Remove Air Duct: Remove the screw fastening the air duct to the chassis divider.
II. Unfasten the four screws securing the heatsink to the board
Caution - The heatsink can become extremely hot. Be sure it has had sufficient time to cool before handling.
III. Twist the heatsink slightly to the right or left to break the seal with the thermal grease.
IV. Lift the heatsink away from the CPU.
V. Place the heatsink upside-down on a flat surface to prevent the thermal grease from contaminating other components.
VI. Pull the socket release lever up to the fully open, perpendicular position.
VII. Open the CPU cover.
VIII. Lift the CPU out of the socket, leaving the release lever in the open position.
Note - Ensure that no thermal grease that might be left from the heatsink comes into contact with the CPU socket or underside of the CPU chip.

Remove Memory DIMMs

I. Locate the DIMM connector in which you will install or replace a memory module.
II. Remove a DIMM by pressing down on the ejector bars at both ends of the memory module's
socket

Installing the Motherboard

I. Center the motherboard on the chassis so that the screw holes in the motherboard align with the screw holes on the chassis.
II. Secure the five Phillips screws that fasten the motherboard to the chassis. Torque screws to 8- to 9-inch pounds.
III. Secure the screws attaching the serial connector to the chassis with a 5 mm nut driver.
IV. Replace the CPU and DIMMs as necessary.
V. Replace the PCIe riser assembly and air baffle.
VI. Reconnect all internal system cables.
VII. Replace the system cover.
VIII. Replace any external cables and power on the server.

NOTE: Please ensure that the platform or chassis serial number is correct - refer to How to update the Serial Number on Oracle x64 platforms (Doc ID 1364359.1)

OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE
- WHAT ACTION DOES THE CUSTOMER NEED TO TAKE TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO
AN OPERATIONAL STATE: Verify the proper device operation

PARTS NOTE:

REFERENCE INFORMATION:
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19121-01/sf.x2100m2/819-6591-11/Chap4.html#pgfId-1019330

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