Chapter 4 Maintaining the Sun Fire V40z Server 4-45
6. Identify the CPU VRM that must be replaced.
The CPU VRM is in the inner slot, closest to the CPU.
Note – For the VRM for CPU1 (from the front of the server, CPU1 is on the right
side), first remove the plastic air baffle from fan 12.
7. (Updated release of Sun Fire V40z server only) Remove the wire clip that secures
the CPU VRM in place (see
FIGURE 4-29.)
a. With your index fingers, gently lift up on either side of the horizontal section of
the wire clip and pull it back over the top of the VRM.
FIGURE 4-29 Removing the Wire Clip
Caution – To avoid damaging the VRM, do not rock the VRM from side to side
when removing or inserting it. Instead, pull straight up on both ends when
removing the VRM and push straight down on both ends when inserting it.
8. Remove the CPU VRM by pulling it straight up, out of its socket (see
FIGURE 4-30).