How to Remove and Replace a Sun Blade 150 NVRAM:ATR:1526690.1:0

Asset ID:	1-71-1526690.1
Update Date:	2017-12-13
Keywords:

Solution Type Technical Instruction Sure

Solution 1526690.1 : How to Remove and Replace a Sun Blade 150 NVRAM:ATR:1526690.1:0

Applies to:

Sun Blade 150 Workstation - Version Not Applicable to Not Applicable [Release N/A]
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

How to Remove and Replace a Sun Blade 150 NVRAM

**************************************************************
To report errors or request improvements on this procedure,
please Add a Comment on Doc ID: 1526690.1
**************************************************************

Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT SKILLS ARE REQUIRED:

No special skills required, Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) procedure

TIME ESTIMATE: 45 mins

TASK COMPLEXITY: 0

REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

PROBLEM OVERVIEW: NVRAM Failure

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

A data backup is not a pre-requisite but is a wise precaution.
The customer should conduct an orderly software system shutdown.

WHAT ACTIONS ARE REQUIRED:

Removing the NVRAM/TOD

1. Power off the system, remove the system cover, and attach an antistatic wrist strap.

Caution – Use proper ESD grounding techniques when handling components. Wear
an antistatic wrist strap and use an antistatic mat. Store ESD-sensitive components in
antistatic bags before placing them on any surface.

2. Remove any PCI cards installed in PCI slots 1 and 3.

3. Locate the NVRAM/TOD and carrier on the motherboard

Caution – Do not remove the NVRAM/TOD from the carrier.

4. Grasp the NVRAM/TOD carrier at each end and pull it straight up, gently
wiggling it as necessary.

5. Place the NVRAM/TOD and carrier on an antistatic mat.

Replacing the NVRAM/TOD

1. Replace the NVRAM/TOD as follows:

a. Position the NVRAM/TOD carrier on the motherboard.

b. Carefully insert the NVRAM/TOD carrier into the motherboard socket.

Note – The carrier is keyed so that the NVRAM/TOD can be installed only one way.

c. Push the NVRAM/TOD carrier into the socket until it is properly seated.

2. Replace any PCI card(s) removed from slots 1 and 3.

3. Detach the wrist strap, replace the system cover, and power on the system

OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE

WHAT ACTIONS ARE REQUIRED TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO AN OPERATIONAL STATE:

Boot system and verify functionality. Restart software applications per applicable administration guides to resume system operation.

PARTS NOTE:

https://support.oracle.com/handbook_private/Systems/SunBlade150/components.html#IDPROM

REFERENCE INFORMATION:

Sun Blade 150 Service Manual (816-4379-10): http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E19127-01/blade150.ws/index.html

Attachments

This solution has no attachment