Asset ID:	1-71-1299309.1
Update Date:	2011-03-09
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Solution Type  Technical Instruction Sure

Solution  1299309.1 :   How to Remove and Replace SPARC T3-1 PCIe and PCIe-XAUI Risers:ATR:2573:0  

In this Document
  Goal
  Solution

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Applies to:

SPARC T3-1 - Version: Not Applicable and later   [Release: N/A and later ]
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

Service SPARC T3-1, PCIe and PCIe-XAUI Risers.

Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT SKILLS DOES THE ENGINEER NEED:(IS A SITE ENGINEER AVAILABLE?)
Not a site engineer needed. This is a cold service procedure that can be performed by customers.

DELIVERY REQUIREMENT:
None

Estimate AP Duration = 1 hour

FIELD ENGINEER INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT STATE SHOULD THE SYSTEM BE IN TO BE READY TO PERFORM THE RESOLUTION ACTIVITY? :

* Take ESD Precautions
* Components inside the chassis might be hot. Use caution when servicing components inside the chassis.

WHAT ACTION DOES THE ENGINEER NEED TO TAKE:

A. Remove a PCIe or PCIe/XAUI Riser

1. Perform the preliminary steps required for cold service procedures.

2. Extend the server to the maintenance position.

3. Remove the top cover.

4. Attach an antistatic wrist strap.

5. Remove the PCIe2 cross beam.

6. Push the crossbeam to the rear and lift up.

7. Loosen the screw that secures the riser to the motherboard.

8. Lift the riser up to disengage the connector.

B. Install a PCIe or PCIe/XAUI Riser

1. Repeat steps A.1 to A.4.

2. Align the riser board with the riser connector and press down to engage the connector.

3. Tighten the riser screw.

4. Slide the crossbeam into position between the power supply bay and the side of the chassis.

5. Tighten the two captive screws to secure the crossbeam.

OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE

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

Verify functionality, no service LEDs or messages

PARTS NOTE:

REFERENCE INFORMATION: SPARC T3-1 Service Manual, p/n E21416

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