How to Remove and Replace Sun Blade 1500 Red NVRAM:ATR:1488543.1:1

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Update Date:	2012-09-04
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Solution 1488543.1 : How to Remove and Replace Sun Blade 1500 Red NVRAM:ATR:1488543.1:1

Applies to:

Sun Blade 1500 Workstation - Version Not Applicable to Not Applicable [Release N/A]
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

Sun Blade 1500 Red, How to Remove and Replace NVRAM

Fix

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT SKILLS DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED:
Sun Blade 1500 product training is desirable but not required, as a CRU part

TASK COMPLEXITY: 1

TIME ESTIMATE: 45 minutes

FIELD ENGINEER INSTRUCTIONS

PROBLEM OVERVIEW: NVRAM 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 NVRAM

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

2.Locate the NVRAM.

3.Pull the NVRAM straight up from the connector.

Note – NVRAM and the NVRAM connector are keyed.
The workstation does not function without NVRAM.

Installing the NVRAM

NVRAM installs directly onto the motherboard. There are no additional fasteners or cables.

1.Locate the NVRAM connector.

2.Align the NVRAM key to the NVRAM connector key on the motherboard.

Note – NVRAM and the NVRAM connector are keyed.

3.Press the NVRAM down until snug.

4.Ensure that the NVRAM is tight in its connector.

5.Reposition the chassis, replace 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 NVRAM location:

https://support.oracle.com/handbook_private/Systems/SunBlade1500/components.html#IDPROM

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

Please refer to the:

Sun Blade 1500 Service, Diagnostics, and Troubleshooting Manual (Red): http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E19127-01/blade1500.ws/816-7564-11/816-7564-11.pdf

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