13 replacing the motherboard, Replacing the motherboard – Sun Microsystems Sun Fire X4100 User Manual

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Chapter 3

Maintaining the Sun Fire X4100 Server

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3.4.13

Replacing the Motherboard

Follow these steps to remove and replace the motherboard.

Note –

This component is a FRU and should be replaced only by qualified service

technicians. Contact your Sun Service representative for assistance.

TABLE 3-14

lists the qualified part numbers for this component. These part numbers

are subject to change over time. For the most up-to-date list of replaceable
components, product updates, and downloads, see the following URL:

http://www.sun.com/servers/entry/x4100/downloads.jsp

1. Power off the server as described in

Section 3.2.1, “Powering Off the Server” on

page 3-2

.

2. If the server is in a rack, remove the server from the rack.

3. Remove the main cover as described in

Section 3.2.2, “Removing the Main Cover”

on page 3-3

.

4. Remove the front bezel as described in

Section 3.2.3, “Removing the Front Bezel”

on page 3-4

.

Note –

Always unfasten the bezel’s securing screw before removing the bezel.

5. Remove the front cover as described in

Section 3.2.4, “Removing the Front Cover”

on page 3-5

.

6. Remove all PCI cards:

a. Disconnect any external cables from the PCI cards.

b. Working from the rear of the chassis, pivot each card latch up to release the rear

of the PCI cards. See

FIGURE 3-45

for the latch location.

TABLE 3-14

Sun Fire X4100 Supported Motherboard Part Numbers

Component

Part Number

Motherboard, Sun Fire X4100
(RoHS-compliant, replaces 501-7261 and 501-7644)

501-7513

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