Preparing the 9043-MRX system to remove and
replace a system processor module
To prepare the system to remove a system processor module, complete the
steps in this procedure.
Before you begin
Before beginning this procedure, ensure that you have the following items available:
System processor module
Thermal interface material (TIM)
Tweezers
Heat sink
4mm T-handle Allen wrench
About this task
Attention: Do not replace the eBMC card, the trusted platform module card, and all of the system processor modules at the same time. To avoid possible data loss, you must power on the system to standby state after you replace each of these parts individually.
Procedure
Identify the part and the system that you are working on. For instructions, see Identifying a part.
Use the blue identify LED on the enclosure to locate the system. Ensure
that the serial number of the system matches the serial number to be serviced.
Attach the electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap.
The ESD wrist strap must be connected to an unpainted metal surface
until the service procedure is completed, and if applicable, until the service access cover is
replaced.
Attention:
Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD)
wrist strap to the front ESD jack, to the rear ESD jack, or to an unpainted metal surface of your
hardware to prevent the electrostatic discharge from damaging your hardware.
When you use an ESD wrist strap, follow all
electrical safety procedures. An ESD wrist strap is used for static control. It does not increase or
decrease your risk of receiving electric shock when using or working on electrical
equipment.
If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, just prior
to removing the product from ESD packaging and installing or replacing hardware, touch an unpainted
metal surface of the system for a minimum of 5 seconds. If at any point in
this service process you move away from the system, it is important to again discharge yourself by
touching an unpainted metal surface for at least 5 seconds before you continue with the service
process.
If the system power is turned off, label and disconnect the power
source from the system by unplugging the power cords from the system.
Note: You can use the hook-and-loop fastener to attach the power cords to the
system. If you are placing the system in a service position after you disconnect the power cords,
ensure that you unstrap the fastener.
Figure 1. Removing the power cords
(L003)
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DANGER
Multiple power cords. The product might be equipped with multiple AC
power cords or multiple DC power cables. To remove all hazardous voltages, disconnect all power
cords and power cables. (L003)
Label and disconnect all external cables that are attached to the PCIe adapters.
Place the system in the service position.
Do not pull out or install any drawer or feature if the rack stabilizer brackets
are not attached to the rack. Do not pull out more than one drawer at a time. The rack might become
unstable if you pull out more than one drawer at a time.
If not already removed, remove the two shipping screws from both sides of the front of the
system by using a Phillips screwdriver.
Release the side latches by pressing them downwards and outwards.
Slide the system out of the rack. Ensure that any cables do not catch or bind as you pull out
the system.
Figure 2. Placing the system in service position
Remove the service access cover.
Attention: The system power must be turned off before the service access cover is removed. Removing the service access cover with the system power turned on causes the system power to turn off immediately.
Lift and rotate the two release latches towards the rear to release the cover.
Tilt the cover by lifting up on the end of the service access cover that has the two release latches.
Lift the cover up and off the system unit.Figure 3. Removing the service access cover
To activate the identify LED for the faulty part, press and hold the push-button on the trusted
platform module.
Verify that the green LED on the TPM is lit, which indicates that sufficient power exists for
the identify LED. If the green LED is not lit, use the location code to find the physical location
by using the service label.
Figure 4. Activating the identify LED
Locate the amber LED for the failed system processor module. Make a note of which LED is
illuminated. LEDs can be found in locations P0-C14, P0-C19, P0-C56, and P0-C61.
Figure 5. LED locations for the system processor modules
If the locator function does not work, you need to use the event log information to locate the
system processor module to replace.