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Using This Documentation

Service Manual Overview

About the Sun Blade X4-2B

Troubleshooting the Server Module

Preparing for Service

Servicing Server Module Components

Servicing a Storage Drive (CRU)

Identifying Storage Drives

Identifying Storage Drive Indicators and Mechanical Components

Ready to Remove Indicator

Service Action Required Indicator

Power/OK Indicator

Lever and Lever Release Button

Storage Drive Failure and RAID

About Disk Backplane Cabling

Remove a Storage Drive

Install a New Storage Drive

Replace a Storage Drive

Remove Storage Drive Filler Panels

Insert Storage Drive Filler Panels

Servicing DIMMs (CRU)

DIMM Fault Remind Circuit and ECC Errors

Fault Remind Button and Charge Status Indicator

DIMM Fault Indicators

Inconsistencies Between DIMM Fault LEDs and the BIOS Isolation of Faulty DIMMs

Error Correction and Parity

Identify Faulty DIMMs

DIMM Population Rules and Guidelines

Basic Memory Guidelines

Detailed Memory Population Rules

Remove DIMMs

Install DIMMs

Servicing USB Flash Sticks (CRU)

Remove USB Flash Sticks

Install USB Flash Sticks

Servicing a Fabric Expansion Module (CRU)

Remove a FEM

Install a FEM

Servicing a RAID Expansion Module (CRU)

Remove a REM Card

Install a REM Card

Replace a REM Battery on the REM Card

Servicing Processors (FRU)

Selecting the Correct Processor Removal/Replacement Tool

Processor Fault Remind Circuit

Fault Remind Button and Charge Status Indicator

Processor Fault Indicators

Identify a Faulty Processor

Remove a Processor Heat Sink (FRU)

Remove a Processor (FRU)

Install a Processor (FRU)

Install a Processor Heat Sink (FRU)

Servicing the Motherboard Assembly (FRU)

Remove Motherboard Assembly Components (FRU)

Install Motherboard Assembly Components (FRU)

Update FRUID (Service Only)

Servicing the System Battery (CRU)

Returning the Server Module to Operation

BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST) Checkpoints

BIOS Setup Utility Menu Options

Index

Remove a Processor Heat Sink (FRU)

To replace a processor, you must first remove the processor heat sink. The heat sink sits on top of the processor and is secured to the motherboard by four screws. Once removed, retain the heat sink for reuse.


Caution - Component damage. Handle processor socket pins with extreme care. Processor and socket pins are very fragile. A light touch can bend the processor socket pins and damage the board beyond repair.


Before You Begin

  1. Gently press down on the top of the heat sink to counteract the pressure of the captive spring-loaded screws that secure the heat sink to the motherboard.
  2. Using a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, alternately loosen the four screws in the heat sink.

    Turn each screw one and one half turns until they are fully disengaged.


    image:An illustration showing how to remove a heat sink.
  3. Separate the heat sink from the top of the processor by gently wiggling the heat sink left and right, while pulling upward.

    A thin layer of thermal compound separates the heat sink and the processor. This compound also acts as an adhesive.


    Note - Do not allow the thermal compound to contaminate the work space or other components.
  4. Place the heat sink upside down on a flat surface.

Next Steps