How to Replace an Ultra 24 Workstation PCI Card

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Update Date:	2016-04-14
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Solution 1349706.1 : How to Replace an Ultra 24 Workstation PCI Card

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 PCI Card

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 PCI Card
- WHAT STATE SHOULD THE SYSTEM BE IN TO BE READY TO PERFORM THE RESOLUTION ACTIVITY?: Shutdown the system
- WHAT ACTIONS ARE REQUIRED?:

Removing a PCI Card

1. 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.

2. Gently lay the system on its right side on a stable, nonslip surface.
3. Remove any cables connected to the card.
4. Unscrew the PCI card retainer screw.
5. Remove the PCI card.

Installing a PCI Card

Note - Any 64-bit PCI cards that you install will run in 32-bit mode.
1. Gently lay the system on its right side on a stable, nonslip surface.
2. See the service label on the access panel to determine a slot that is compatible with the card you are installing.
3. Remove the metal bracket cover for the slot from the back panel.
4. Remove the PCI card from its protective packaging and lay the card on an antistatic surface until you are ready to install it.
5. Position the card over the selected slot.
7. Press down on the card until it is completely seated in the slot.
8. Fasten the retaining screw into place. Torque the screws to 8 to 9 inch-pounds.
9. Close the system by performing the steps in To Prepare for Service.

Gently rock the PCI card forward and then lift it straight out of the PCI card slot and set it aside on an antistatic surface.

- WHAT ACTIONS ARE REQUIRED TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO AN OPERATIONAL STATE?: Power on the system, and verify the installation

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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