Asset ID:	1-71-1310410.1
Update Date:	2011-04-15
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Solution Type  Technical Instruction Sure

Solution  1310410.1 :   How to replace a V245 PCI Riser Card:ATR:1255:0  

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Applies to:

Sun Fire V245 Server - Version: Not Applicable and later   [Release: N/A and later ]
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

How to replace a V245 PCI Riser Card

Solution

*DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS*

WHAT SKILLS DOES THE ENGINEER NEED:(IS A SITE ENGINEER AVAILABLE?)
No specific skills required

DELIVERY REQUIREMENT:
Immediate

*FIELD ENGINEER INSTRUCTIONS*

PROBLEM OVERVIEW:
Faulty PCI riser card

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.

Then power down the system and disconnect the Power Cord.
WHAT ACTION DOES THE ENGINEER NEED TO TAKE:

1. Powering off the system
2. Remove the rear cover
3. Remove the air baffle
4. Remove any PCI option cards that are installed
5. Remove the PCI-X and PCI-E riser boards
6. Release the PCI hold-down bracket
7. Place the PCI riser boards on an antistatic mat
8. Install the new PCI riser boards in the motherboard connectors
9. Install the PCI option cards
10.If a PCI long card is installed, use the brace from the air baffle to support the card
11.Install the rear cover.
12.Powering on the system

OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE

WHAT ACTION DOES THE CUSTOMER NEED TO TAKE TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO AN OPERATIONAL STATE:

PARTS NOTE:

REFERENCE INFORMATION:

Service Manual.
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19088-01/

TIME ESTIMATE:

45 Minutes
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