How to Replace an Ultra 24 Workstation System Fan

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Update Date:	2018-04-04
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Solution 1349691.1 : How to Replace an Ultra 24 Workstation System Fan

Applies to:

Sun Ultra 24 Workstation - Version All Versions to All Versions [Release All Releases]
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

How to Remove and Replace a Ultra 24 Workstation System Fan

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:
- PROBLEM OVERVIEW:How to Remove and Replace a Ultra 24 Workstation System Fan
- WHAT STATE SHOULD THE SYSTEM BE IN TO BE READY TO PERFORM THE RESOLUTION ACTIVITY?: The system should be completely powered off. This includes a safe shutdown of the OS installed.
- REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

Powering Off the System and Removing the Left-Side Access Panel.

I. Power off the system and all the peripherals connected to it.
II. Turn the power switch on the back of the chassis to the Off position.

caution icon Caution - Failure to properly turn off the system before you start installing components can cause serious component damage.

   III. To maintain system grounding, do not unplug the AC power cord from the back of the system unless the specific procedure instructs you to unplug it.
   IV. Loosen the two captive thumbscrews located on the rear edge of the left side access panel
   V. Slide the access panel approximately 1.5 cm toward the back of the workstation.
   VI. Tilt the top edge of the panel out, then lift the panel upward.
   VII. Carefully set the panel aside.

Replace the System Fan

2. Locate the system fan on the back inside panel of the workstation.
3. Disconnect the system fans power connector from the SYS_FAN connector on the motherboard. To locate the SYS_FAN connector, refer to the service label on the left side access panel or to Internal Components and Connectors.
4. Release the fans power cord from the cable management strap.
5. Gently lift the two latches on the bottom of the fan bracket until the latches clear the chassis.
6. Slide the fan assembly down to release the four hooks on the back of the bracket from the holes in the chassis.
7. Pull the fan away from the chassis.
8. Remove the new fan from its package.
9. Locate the four corner holes in the chassis grill where the fan tabs are installed.
10. Gently press the fan against the chassis, with the four hooks on the back of the fan bracket in the corner holes on the chassis grill.
11. Slide the fan up until the latches click into their locked position.
12. Route the fans power cord through the cable management strap near the top right corner of the motherboard.
13. Connect the fan cable to the SYS_FAN connector on the motherboard.

- WHAT ACTION DOES THE CUSTOMER NEED TO TAKE TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO AN OPERATIONAL STATE: Turn the power switch on the back of the chassis to the On position. Then press the power button on the front of the machine.

PARTS NOTE:

REFERENCE INFORMATION:

Sun Ultra 24 Workstation Service Manual
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19127-01/ultra24.ws/820-2480-12/

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