How to Remove and Replace Sun Blade 2500 memory DIMM:ATR:1487863.1:1

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Update Date:	2012-08-31
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Solution 1487863.1 : How to Remove and Replace Sun Blade 2500 memory DIMM:ATR:1487863.1:1

Applies to:

Sun Blade 2500 Silver (1.6 Ghz) Workstation - Version Not Applicable to Not Applicable [Release N/A]
Sun Blade 2500 Workstation - Version Not Applicable and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

Sun Blade 2500, How to Remove and Replace memory DIMM

Fix

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT SKILLS DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED:
Sun Blade 2500 product training is desirable but not required, as the part is a CRU

TASK COMPLEXITY: 1

TIME ESTIMATE: 60 minutes

FIELD ENGINEER INSTRUCTIONS

PROBLEM OVERVIEW: memory DIMM failure

OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE

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/CUSTOMER ADMINISTRATOR NEED TO TAKE:

Removing the DIMMs

1.Power off the workstation and open the chassis.

2.Locate the DIMM slots.

3.Remove the rear fan.

4.Remove the hard drive assembly.

Note – You do not need to remove the hard drive(s) or the SCSI backplane from the hard drive assembly in this removal process.

5.Position the chassis.

6.Remove the DIMM fan assembly.

7.Release the desired DIMM by simultaneously pressing down on both ejector levers at the ends of the DIMM slot.

8.Lift the DIMM straight out of the DIMM slot.

Caution – Handle the DIMMs along the outside edges. Do not handle DIMMs along the gold edge. Do not touch DIMM components or other metal parts. Always wear an antistatic wrist strap when handling DIMMs.

Caution – Do not lift the DIMM out of the DIMM slot at an angle as it might damage the edge connector for the DIMM or the DIMM slot.

9.Set the DIMM aside on an antistatic mat.

10.Repeat Step 7 through Step 9 until you have removed all relevant DIMMs.

Installing the DIMMs

Caution – If you are installing additional memory, remember that DIMMs must be installed in matched pairs of DIMMs. See FIGURE 11-4. The workstation requires a minimum of one pair of matching DIMMs.
Before installing Sun Blade 2500 memory, verify that the latest version of OpenBoot PROM, system firmware, and recommended system patches are installed on your system. If necessary, check the Oracle Sun System Handbook.

Note – Install DIMMs in consecutive pairs into DIMM slots: DIMM0 and DIMM1, or DIMM2 and DIMM3, or DIMM4 and DIMM5, or DIMM6 and DIMM7.

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.
Caution – Do not remove any DIMM from its antistatic container until you are ready to install it.

1.Power off the system, open, and position the chassis.

2.Remove the DIMM fan assembly.

3.Locate the DIMM slots.

4.Remove the new DIMM from its antistatic container.

Caution – Handle DIMMs only by the edges. Do not touch DIMM components or metal parts. Always wear an antistatic wrist strap when handling DIMMs.

5.Review the recommended DIMM installation and configurations before installing the DIMM.

Caution – If you replace a single DIMM, the replaced DIMM must be identical to the one removed.

6.Align the DIMM notch to the DIMM connector key.

7.Using both thumbs, press the DIMM straight down into the DIMM connector slot until both ejector levers close, locking the DIMM in the DIMM connector slot.

Note – The DIMMs must be inserted evenly, straight down into the DIMM connector slot until the ejector levers lock into place. The DIMM is seated when you hear a click and the ejector levers are in the vertical position.

8.Repeat Step 6 and Step 7 until all DIMMs are installed.

9.Verify that the DIMM ejector levers are upright, seated, and tight.

10.Install the DIMM fan assembly.

11.Reposition the chassis.

12. Install the access panel, power on the system, and verify the component installation

WHAT ACTION DOES THE CUSTOMER 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 memory DIMMs location:

https://support.oracle.com/handbook_private/Systems/SunBlade2500S/components.html#Memory

https://support.oracle.com/handbook_private/Systems/SunBlade2500/components.html#Memory

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

Please refer to the

Sun Blade 2500 Service, Diagnostics, and Troubleshooting Manual (Silver): http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E19127-01/blade2500.ws/817-5117-11/817-5117-11.pdf

Sun Blade 2500 Service, Diagnostics, and Troubleshooting Manual (Red): http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E19127-01/blade2500.ws/816-0996-11/816-0996-11.pdf

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