Remove the Motherboard
Remove the Motherboard
Caution - Use the Oracle ILOM backup utility prior to removing the motherboard. This utility
backs up the Oracle ILOM configuration of the service processor. For more information,
see the "Back Up the Oracle ILOM Configuration Settings" section in the Oracle ILOM
Documentation Library at https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E37444_01/html/E37446/
z400371a1482122.html#scrolltoc.
This is a cold-service procedure that must be performed by qualified service personnel. Power
down the server completely before performing this procedure.
1.
Prepare for servicing.
See “Preparing for Service” on page 33.
2.
Remove the air baffle from the motherboard and set it aside.
3.
Remove these reusable components.
a.
Fan modules.
See “Remove a Fan Module” on page 63.
b.
Power supplies.
See “Remove a Power Supply” on page 70.
c.
PCIe risers and attached PCIe cards.
See “Servicing PCIe Cards” on page 87.
d.
NVMe and SAS HBA cables.
See “Remove the HBA SAS Cable Assembly” on page 119 and “Remove the NVMe
Cables” on page 122.
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