Re: install memory on i5 520

["Jim Franz" <franz400@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I did job pretty much like this, except the service processor did not need
to be removed (i only added 1 gig to a 1 gig system so only the first 8
memory slots used (256meg sticks). Removing the service processor
has all kinds of warnings of possible lost settings listed in the Hardware
Info Center - kind of scary...
jim

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Martin Spencer" <rackconfig@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <midrange-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2006 5:33 AM
Subject: Re: install memory on i5 520


> This is a nice and easy install, but you have to be careful.
>
> Unplug machine and attach anti static strap.
>
> Take the covers off
>
> Remove the powersupply (Orange Handles)
>
> Remove the Service Processor (Blue Handles) - make sure all connections to
> it have been removed
>
> Remove the Fan Assembly (Little catch at the top and the bottom, both 
> blue)
>
> Add the memory in the correct slots - You will see 2 banks of 4 slot 
> memory
>
> Then put the fan assembley back in, this can be a little tricky as if it
> doesn't sit right then the connections do not see the fans and you get an
> SRC when you turn on the box. Also, be gentle, as on some 520s, there are 
> 4
> capaciters that are sat on the system board right next to the slot where 
> the
> fan plugs in at the top. Make sure you dont bend and break them by forcing
> in the assembly.
>
> Put the Service Processor back in
>
> Then the power supply
>
> Wait 1/2 hour for the front panel to do its thing before eventually going 
> to
> 01 B
>
> Power on.
>
> Dont put the lid on straight away, check to see the fans start, all the
> problems I have ever had have been with the fan unit not being in place
> properly.
>
> There you go, nice and easy, shouldnt take any lonnger than 20 mins, so
> charge the customer for a whole day :)
>
>
>
> Kind Regards
>
> Martin Spencer.
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > message: 5
> > date: Tue, 3 Oct 2006 17:26:31 -0400
> > from: "Jim Franz" <franz400@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > subject: install memory on i5 520
> >
> > Customer has i5 520 floor model.
> > According to hardware info center specs, this is really involved to add
> > memory,
> > having to remove much of the guts of the system to get to the board.
> > I can't find whether memory is considered "customer install".
> > Cust bought used memory - expecting me to install.
> > Does anyone other than CE's do this kind of stuff?
> > I did add new disk drives and was fairly simple.
> > jim
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > message: 6
> > date: Tue, 03 Oct 2006 17:51:35 -0400
> > from: Pete Massiello <pmassiello@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > subject: Re: install memory on i5 520
> >
> > This would be customer install even if you brought it from IBM, and
> > since you bought it used, its definitely customer install.  Installing
> > the memory is VERY easy.
> >
> > Pete
> >
> > Jim Franz wrote:
> >
> > >Customer has i5 520 floor model.
> > >According to hardware info center specs, this is really involved to add
> > memory,
> > >having to remove much of the guts of the system to get to the board.
> > >I can't find whether memory is considered "customer install".
> > >Cust bought used memory - expecting me to install.
> > >Does anyone other than CE's do this kind of stuff?
> > >I did add new disk drives and was fairly simple.
> > >jim
> > >
>
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