This is a cold-service procedure that must be performed by qualified service personnel. Power down the server completely before performing this procedure.
Caution - Ensure that all power is removed from the server before removing or installing the motherboard assembly. You must disconnect the power cables from the server before performing these procedures. |
Caution - This procedure requires that you handle components that are sensitive to ESD which can cause server components to fail. |
When replacing the motherboard, remove the SPM and SCC PROM from the old motherboard and install these components on the new motherboard. The SPM contains the Oracle ILOM system configuration data, and the SCC PROM contains the system host ID and MAC address. Transferring these components preserves the system-specific information stored on these modules. Whenever you replace the motherboard or the SPM, you must update the firmware so the portions of firmware in the SPM and on the motherboard are consistent.
You will reinstall it on the new motherboard.
You will reinstall the SPM on the new motherboard. See Remove the SPM.
You will reinstall the eUSB drive on the new motherboard. See Remove the eUSB Drive.
See Remove a DIMM.
Push down a metal tab on each connector and pull up.
One cable goes to the drive backplane. The other is a ribbon cable to the power supply.
Caution - When removing the ribbon cable from the motherboard, grasp the cable connector on either side and pull straight up to disconnect the cable. Do not rock the cable side to side. Doing so could damage the connector. |
Note the order in which the cables are connected, you must reinstall them into the same connectors.
You must guide two slots on the PS backplane cover around two pins on the inside of the power supply cage.
The two cables are now exposed. Be prepared to move those cables out of the way when you lift the motherboard.
Tilt up the end of the motherboard that is near the front of the chassis.
Ensure that the remaining cables do not get caught on edges of the motherboard.