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   Sun Blade 1000, Sun Blade 2000, How to Remove and Replace motherboard

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DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT SKILLS DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED:
Sun Blade 1000/Sun Blade 2000 product training is desirable but not required

TASK COMPLEXITY: 1

TIME ESTIMATE: 60 minutes

FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR INSTRUCTIONS

PROBLEM OVERVIEW: motherboard 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 ACTION DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED TO TAKE:

Perform the following procedures to remove and replace the motherboard.

Caution – Use an antistatic mat when working with the motherboard. An antistatic mat contains the cushioning needed to protect the underside components, to prevent motherboard flexing, and to provide antistatic protection.

Note – If you are replacing the motherboard, remove the audio module, graphics card(s), CPU module(s), and PCI card(s) prior to removing the motherboard.
Note the chassis connector location for each graphics card and PCI card prior to removal.

Note – The workstation ID SEEPROM contains the system host identification (ID)and Ethernet address. If the same ID and Ethernet address are to be used on the
replacement motherboard, remove the workstation ID SEEPROM from the motherboard and install the removed workstation ID SEEPROM on the replacement motherboard after motherboard installation.



Removing the Motherboard

1. Power off the workstation, remove the access panel, and attach the antistatic wrist strap.
2. Lay the workstation on its side.
3. Remove the following:

a. CPU module(s)
b. PCI card(s)
c. Graphics card(s)
d. Audio module

4. Disconnect the power supply cables from motherboard connectors J3601 and J3603.
5. Disconnect the following cables from the motherboard:
* Power supply cables to each fan
* Combined cable assembly
* Internal SCSI cable assemblies
* Peripheral power cable assembly
* FC-AL backplane cable assembly
* Diskette drive cable assembly
* Smart card reader cable assembly
* Logo LED cable assembly
6. Using a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the three screws securing the motherboard to the chassis back panel.

Caution – Handle the motherboard only by its edges or the CPU shroud.

7. Separate the CPU shroud from its cover by pressing the tabs together and withdrawing the cover for the CPU shroud from the chassis.
8. Using the attached part of the CPU shroud, push the motherboard carefully toward the front of the unit until it is disengaged from the chassis.
9. Lift the motherboard from the chassis and place it on an antistatic mat.
10. Remove the CPU shroud from the motherboard.
11. Remove the DIMMs.
12. Remove the workstation ID SEEPROM.

Replacing the Motherboard

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.

1. Place the motherboard on an antistatic mat.
Caution – Handle the motherboard only by its edges or the shroud.
2. Replace the workstation ID SEEPROM.
3. Install a new battery.
4. Replace the DIMMs.
5. Replace the CPU shroud cover.
6. Using needle-nosed pliers, remove the CPU connector covers.
7. Position the motherboard in the chassis.
8. Align the motherboard frame with the chassis tabs and carefully slide the motherboard toward the chassis back panel until the motherboard frame is engaged with the chassis tabs.
9. Using a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, replace the three screws that secure the motherboard to the chassis back panel.
10. Connect the following cables to the motherboard:
* Power supply cables to each fan
* Combined cable assembly
* Internal SCSI cable assemblies
* Peripheral power cable assembly
* FC-AL backplane cable assembly
* Diskette drive cable assembly
* Smart card reader cable assembly
* Logo LED cable assembly
11. Connect the power supply cables to motherboard connectors J3601 and J3603.
12. Replace audio card, graphic card, pci, CPU shroud, CPU modules
13. Detach the antistatic wrist strap, replace the access panel, and power on the workstation.
14. Select RS-232 or RS-423 mode at serial ports A and B.

Note – The default setting at serial ports A and B is the RS-423 mode. To change the serial port mode proceed as follows.

a. At the ok prompt, type:

setenv ttya-mode 9600,8,n,1,-,rs232
setenv ttyb-mode 9600,8,n,1,-,rs232

b. Type reset-all to implement the new mode.
Note – Setting only one of the ttya or ttyb rs232/rs423 mode variables causes both ports to be set to that mode.

15. Reset the #power-cycles NVRAM variable to zero as follows:
a. Press the keyboard Stop and A keys after the system banner appears on the monitor.

b. At the ok prompt, type:
ok setenv #power-cycles 0

c. Verify that the #power-cycles NVRAM variable increments each time the workstation is power cycled.

Note – The Solaris operating environment Power Management software uses the #power-cycles NVRAM variable to control the frequency of automatic system
shutdown if automatic shutdown is enabled.

16. Verify proper operation.

OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE

WHAT ACTION DOES THE FE/ADMINISTRATOR NEED TO TAKE TO RETURN the SYSTEM TO AN OPERATIONAL STATE:

Restart software applications per applicable administration guides to resume system operation.

PARTS NOTE: Include Motherboard location:

https://mosemp.us.oracle.com/handbook_internal/Systems/SunBlade1000/components.html

https://mosemp.us.oracle.com/handbook_internal/Systems/SunBlade2000/components.html

REFERENCES:

Please refer to the

Sun Blade 1000 and Sun Blade 2000 Service Manual http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E19127-01/blade2000.ws/816-3217-10/816-3217-10.pdf

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