How to Remove and Replace a SPARC T4-1 Connector Board:ATR:1413009.1:1

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Update Date:	2016-04-20
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Solution 1413009.1 : How to Remove and Replace a SPARC T4-1 Connector Board:ATR:1413009.1:1

Applies to:

SPARC T4-1 - Version All Versions and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

Service a SPARC T4-1 Connector board

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Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT SKILLS DOES THE ENGINEER NEED:(IS A SITE ENGINEER AVAILABLE?)

SPARC T4-1 product training. Requires the ability to follow steps similar to what is in the product service manual.

Time Estimate: 60 minutes

TASK COMPLEXITY: 1

FIELD ENGINEER INSTRUCTIONS

PROBLEM OVERVIEW: failed connector board

WHAT STATE SHOULD THE SYSTEM BE IN TO BE READY TO PERFORM THE RESOLUTION ACTIVITY? :

DAMAGE ALERT: Perform a visual inspection of the replacement part to make sure that there are no damaged components, connectors, bent pins, damaged packages during shipping, etc. If the part is damaged, don't install it into the system, order a new part. Handle with caution and package carefully the return part to avoid any damages during shipping.

Note - This is a cold service procedure that must be performed by qualified service personnel.

Caution - The server must be fully shut down and the power cords disconnected.

Caution - This procedure involves handling circuit boards that are extremely sensitive to static electricity. Ensure that you follow ESD preventative practices to avoid damaging the circuit boards.

Caution - Components inside the chassis might be hot. Use caution when servicing components inside the chassis.

WHAT ACTION DOES THE ENGINEER NEED TO TAKE:

A) Remove the Connector Board

1. Perform the preliminary steps required for cold service procedures.

2. Remove the system from the rack.

3. Remove the motherboard assembly.

4. Remove the power distribution board.

5. Disconnect the connector board end of the power and data cables that lead to the fan power board.

6. Remove the two screws that secure the connector board to the midwall.

7. Slide the connector board back to disengage it from the hard drive backplane.

8. Tilt the connector board away from the side of the chassis and lift it up and out of the system.

9. Place the connector board on an antistatic mat.

B) Install the Connector Board

1. Using the mushroom standoff as an alignment guide, lower the connector board into the chassis.

2. Slide the connector board forward to plug it into the hard drive backplane.

3. Secure the connector board with two screws.

4. Connect the power and data cables from the fan power board.

5. Install the power distribution board.

6. Install the motherboard assembly.

OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE

WHAT ACTION DOES THE CUSTOMER NEED TO TAKE TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO AN OPERATIONAL STATE:

Boot system and monitor boot sequence for errors. Test functionality of system, no service LEDs or messages. Restart software applications per applicable administration guides to resume system operation.

PARTS NOTE: https://support.oracle.com/handbook_partner/Devices/I_O/IO_SPARC_T3_1_Front_Connector.html

REFERENCE INFORMATION: http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E22985_01/index.html

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