Oracle EXADATA X5-2 - Servicing the Motherboard Assembly

Servicing the Motherboard Assembly
Servicing the Motherboard Assembly
Caution - The motherboard assembly should be removed only by a qualified Oracle service
technician.
Caution - Ensure that all power is removed from the server before removing or installing the
motherboard. You must disconnect the power cables before performing these procedures.
Caution - These procedures require that you handle components that are sensitive to
electrostatic discharge. This discharge can cause server components to fail. To avoid damage,
ensure that you follow the antistatic practices as described in “Electrostatic Discharge
Safety” on page 48.
This section covers the following topics:
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“Remove the Motherboard Assembly” on page 145
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“Install the Motherboard Assembly” on page 154
Related Information
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“About System Components” on page 16
Remove the Motherboard Assembly
1.
Prepare the server for service.
a.
Power off the server and disconnect the power cords from the power
supplies.
See “Powering Down the Server” on page 51.
b.
Extend the server into the maintenance position.
See “Extend the Server to the Maintenance Position” on page 55.
c.
Attach an antistatic wrist strap to your wrist, and then to a metal area of the
chassis.
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