Sun Microsystems 1500 User Manual

EXAMPLE DOCUMENT

Service, Diagnostics, and

Troubleshooting Manual

Sun Blade™ 1500

Sun Microsystems, Inc.
4150 Network Circle
Santa Clara, CA 95054 U.S.A.
650-960-1300

Part No. 816-7564-10
April 2003, Revision A

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DIMM ejector levers (8)

DIMM gold edge

DIMM slots (4)

DIMM3
DIMM2
DIMM1
DIMM0

DIMM

FIGURE 11-1 DIMM Location and Identification

Depending upon the configuration of your workstation, you can either add or
replace memory. In either case, the new DIMMs must meet the Sun workstation
requirements.

TABLE11-1 DIMM Configurations

Memory Installed DIMMs Configuration

512 MB memory 2 x 256MB DIMMs Standard
1GB memory 2 x 512MB DIMMs Standard
2GB memory 2 x 1GB DIMMs Optional

TABLE 11-1 lists the acceptable DIMM pair configurations.

When your workstation boots up, the OpenBoot PROM checks for compatible
memory modules. Refer to “OpenBoot PROM” on page 8-1 for additional
information.

If you are not removing an existing DIMM, proceed to “Installing DIMMs” on
page 11-8.

11.1.2 Removing DIMMs

1. Power off the system, open and position the chassis.

Refer to:

■ “Powering Off the Workstation” on page 10-4

Chapter 11 Replacing the Motherboard and Associated Components 11-3

You can also view an animated version of these instructions by clicking on
this film icon.

13.3.1 Identifying the Rear Fan

The front and rear fans on the Sun Blade 1500 workstation are contained in green
brackets. Both fans must be operating to adequately cool the components in a closed
chassis. Both fans are connected to the motherboard with a cable that carries power
and signal.

Note – Though similar in appearance, the front and rear fan brackets are not

interchangeable.

FIGURE 13-14 shows the location of and identifies the rear fan.

Tabs (4)

Catch

FIGURE 13-14 Rear Fan Location and Identification

Latch

Gap

Connector

FAN1 SYS

Gap

Chapter 13 Replacing Chassis Components 13-15

Smart card reader
cable

Smart card reader

Drive rails

Connector SCR0

FIGURE 12-13 Smart Card Reader Location and Identification

12.3.2 Removing the Smart Card Reader

1. Power off the system, open the chassis, and remove the bezel.

Refer to:

■ “Powering Off the Workstation” on page 10-4

■ “Removing the Access Panel” on page 10-12

■ “Removing the Bezel” on page 10-14

2. Locate the smart card reader.

The smart card is installed on a smart card reader bracket that fits into the top slot of
the removable media bay. See

3. Disconnect the interface cable from the motherboard.

The cable is connected on the motherboard at SCR0. See

FIGURE 12-13.

Smart card reader
bracket

FIGURE 12-14.

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14.2.1 Identifying the DVD-ROM Drive Interface Cable

The DVD-ROM has separate power and interface cables. The power cable is a Y
cable that connects to the motherboard at IDE PWR and the other ends to the hard
drives and DVD-ROM drive. The interface cable connects the DVD-ROM drive to
the motherboard at IDE SEC. The interface cable is a 40-conductor ribbon cable that
is routed through the chassis.
connections.

Note – The instructions in this section apply to any removable media drive, such as

a CD-ROM, tape, or DVD-ROM drive.

FIGURE 14-5 shows the DVD-ROM drive interface cable

DVD-ROM drive

DVD-ROM drive
interface cable

Connector IDE SEC

FIGURE 14-5 DVD-ROM Drive Interface Cable Connection

14.2.2 Removing the DVD-ROM Drive Interface Cable

1. Power off the system and open the chassis.

Refer to:

■ “Powering Off the Workstation” on page 10-4

■ “Removing the Access Panel” on page 10-12

Chapter 14 Replacing Internal Cables 14-7

3. Disconnect the IDE power cables from the upper hard drive HDD0.

FIGURE 14-12.

See

Connector

IDE PWR

IDE power cable

FIGURE 14-12 Disconnecting the IDE Power Cable From the Hard Drive(s)

4. If installed, disconnect the IDE power cable from the lower hard drive HDD1.

FIGURE 14-12.

See

5. Disconnect the IDE power cable from the DVD-ROM drive.

See

FIGURE 14-13.

DVD-ROM
drive

Interface cable

IDE power cable

FIGURE 14-13 Disconnecting the IDE Power Cable From the DVD-ROM Drive

Chapter 14 Replacing Internal Cables 14-15

14.3 Replacing the Hard Drive Interface
Cable

This section describes removal and installation of the hard drive interface cables.
Topics include:

■ “Identifying the DVD-ROM Drive Interface Cable” on page 14-7

■ “Removing the DVD-ROM Drive Interface Cable” on page 14-7

■ “Installing the DVD-ROM Drive Interface Cable” on page 14-8

14.3.1 Identifying the Hard Drive Interface Cable

The hard drives have separate power and interface cables. Both cables have two
inline connectors to support up to two drives. The power cable is a Y cable that
connects to the motherboard at IDE PWR and the other ends to the hard drives and
DVD-ROM drive. The interface cable connects the hard drives to the motherboard.
The interface cable is an 80-conductor ribbon cable that is routed through the
chassis.

FIGURE 14-8 shows the hard drive interface cable connections.

HDD0

HDD1

Hard drive
interface cable

Connector IDE PRI

FIGURE 14-8 Hard Drive Interface Cable Connection

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Catch

Guide rails

FIGURE 11-3 Pressing the Catch on the Rear Fan Bracket

4. Slide the duct up until it is flush with the edge of the rear fan bracket.

FIGURE 11-4.

See

Duct flush
with bracket

FIGURE 11-4 Sliding the Duct Up

5. Flip the duct up and over to the back of the chassis, so that it is 180 degrees
opposite of its original position.

See

FIGURE 11-5.

Chapter 11 Replacing the Motherboard and Associated Components 11-5

Bezel short
tabs (2)

Bezel mounting
tabs (4)

FIGURE 10-9 Bezel Location and Identification

3. Release the lower mounting tabs.

Carefully move the lower pair of mounting tabs apart, and then push them forward
slightly. See

FIGURE 10-10.

Middle mounting tabs (2)

Lower mounting tabs (2)

FIGURE 10-10 Releasing the Bezel Mounting Tabs

As you do this, you should see the bottom of the bezel move slightly away from the
chassis.

Chapter 10 Preparing to Replace Components 10-15

Latch

End tabs (4)

Center tab

Locking ring

Clips (2)

FIGURE 11-15 Pressing Down on the Clip Latch

b. Slide the clip to unhook the end opposite the latch.

This relieves clip pressure.

c. Rotate the clip away from the CPU fan and heatsink assembly and lift it off the

locking ring.

Set the clip aside. If removing clips separately, repeat from Step a for the other
clip. See

FIGURE 11-16.

Clips (2)

Locking ring

FIGURE 11-16 Releasing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Assembly Clips

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11.3.1 Identifying the Battery

FIGURE 11-23 shows the location of and identifies the battery.

Battery clip

Battery
(BAT0)

FIGURE 11-23 Battery Location and Identification

TABLE 11-1 lists the battery specifications.

TABLE11-4 Battery Specifications

Specification Value

Voltage 3 VDC
Type CR 2032

11.3.2 Removing the Battery

1. Power off the system, open and position the chassis.

Refer to:

■ “Powering Off the Workstation” on page 10-4

■ “Removing the Access Panel” on page 10-12

■ “Positioning the Chassis” on page 10-16

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PCI4

(66 MHz, 64-bit)

PCI3

(33 MHz, 64-bit)

PCI2

(33 MHz, 64-bit)

PCI1

(33 MHz, 32-bit)

PCI0

(33 MHz, 32-bit)

FIGURE 11-34 Identifying the PCI Card Slots

3. Swing out the PCI card support.

Squeeze the inside tabs together and swing the PCI card support out. See

FIGURE 11-35.

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Routing clip

Routing
clip

Cables

Power
supply
cables

FIGURE 11-42 Removing Cables From the Routing Clips

9. Disconnect the power and signal cables.

Disconnect the following power and signal cables from the corresponding
motherboard connectors and set them out of the way of the motherboard. See

FIGURE 11-41.

■ Power supply cables at connectors PS0, PS1, and PS2

■ IDE power at connector IDE PWR

■ Power button at connector J24 SW0

■ Front fan at connector FAN0 SYS

■ Rear fan at connector FAN1 SYS (if the rear fan was not removed)

■ Front audio at connector J13 AUDIO

■ Speaker at connector SPK0

10. Disconnect the interface cables.

Disconnect the following interface cables from the corresponding motherboard
connectors and set them out of the way of the motherboard. See

■ Smart card reader at connector SCR0

■ Hard drive at connector IDE PRI

■ DVD-ROM drive at connector IDE SEC

■ Front USB at connector J19 USB

FIGURE 11-41.

11. Remove the motherboard fastening screws.

Use the Phillips screwdriver to remove the nine (9) screws which fasten the
motherboard to the chassis. See

FIGURE 11-43. Set the screws aside, preferably in a

container.

Chapter 11 Replacing the Motherboard and Associated Components 11-45

Pivot tab

FIGURE 13-48 Removing the PCI Card Support

Note – Do not use the chassis cross brace as a handle.

Proceed to “Installing the PCI Card Support” on page 13-45.

Note – Do not operate the workstation without the PCI card support installed.

13.7.3 Installing the PCI Card Support

1. Open the chassis.

Refer to “Removing the Access Panel” on page 10-12

2. Identify where the PCI card support is to be installed.

FIGURE 13-46.

See

3. Install the PCI card support.

Align the lower pivot tab with the hole in the chassis bottom. Slightly depress the
upper pivot tab and slide it under the cross brace so that is clicks into place. See

FIGURE 13-49.

Chapter 13 Replacing Chassis Components 13-45

FIGURE 15-8 Reconnecting the Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, and Network Connections

2. Reconnect any other external peripherals.

3. Power on those peripherals.

Note – The monitor must be powered on before the system so that the monitor can

communicate with the graphics accelerator when the system powers on.

4. Reconnect the power cord between the power source and the system power
supply connector.

FIGURE 15-9.

See

Chapter 15 Finishing Component Replacement 15-9