Install Motherboard Assembly Components (FRU)

The motherboard cannot be replaced independently of the server module enclosure. If you need to replace the motherboard, you must replace the entire motherboard assembly, which includes the motherboard, the disk backplane, and the server module enclosure.

Use this procedure to install the motherboard assembly after removing the motherboard.

Caution - The motherboard should be serviced only by an Oracle qualified service technician.

Caution - Ensure that all power is removed from the server before removing or installing the server module enclosure.

Caution - These procedures require that you handle components that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge. This sensitivity can cause the components to fail. To avoid damage, ensure that you follow anti-static practices as described in Performing ESD and Anti-static Prevention Measures,

Before You Begin

Perform Remove Motherboard Assembly Components. See Remove Motherboard Assembly Components (FRU).

Install the processor socket covers on the faulty motherboard.
Caution - The processor socket covers must be installed on the faulty motherboard; otherwise, damage might result to the processor sockets during handling and shipping.

Caution - Be careful not to allow the processor socket cover to fall into the processor socket as this could result in damage to the socket.
1. Open one of the processor ILM assemblies on the faulty motherboard [Frames 1 and 2].
2. Hold the processor ILM assembly load plate open with one hand and position the processor socket cover over the top of the pressure frame so that 1) the arrow on the processor socket cover is aligned with the arrow on the load plate and 2) the fasteners on one side of the cover (the fasteners are located on the underside of the cover) are inside the load plate (it does not matter which side), and use your thumb to press the other side of the processor socket cover into the load plate. [3].
  You will hear a clicking sound when the processor socket cover snaps into place.
3. Close the processor ILM assembly load plate [4 and 5].
4. Repeat Step a through Step c above to install the second processor socket cover on the faulty motherboard.
Prepare the server module for operation.
See Returning the Server Module to Operation .

Note - Do not power on the server.
Update the FRUID/serial number on the new motherboard.
See Update FRUID (Service Only).
Restore SP configuration from backup.

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