Apple Xserve (Early 2008) DIY Procedure for Enclosure User Manual
Enclosure, Replacement instructions
Xserve (Late 2006/Early 2008)
Rev. B
Enclosure
Replacement Instructions
Follow the instructions in this document carefully. Failure to follow these instructions could
damage your equipment and void its warranty.
Online instructions are available at http://www.apple.com/support/diy/.
Working Safely Inside the Xserve
Always touch the Xserve enclosure to discharge static electricity before you touch any
components inside the Xserve. To avoid generating static electricity, do not walk around the
room until you have finished working inside the server and have replaced the cover. To minimize
the possibility of damage due to static discharge, wear an antistatic wrist strap while you work
inside the Xserve.
Warning: Always shut down the Xserve and disconnect the power cords before opening
it to avoid damaging its internal components or the components you are installing. Don’t
open the server while it is turned on. Even after you shut down the Xserve, its internal
components can be very hot. Let it cool before you open it.
Tools Required
The following tools are required for this procedure:
Phillips #2 scewdriver
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Phillips #1 screwdriver
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Small flat-blade screwdriver
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Nylon probe tool or similar plastic pry tool
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Needlenose pliers
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Removing the Xserve from a Rack
Alert users that the server will be unavailable for a period of time.
1.
Shut down the Xserve (see the Xserve User’s Guide for help) and then wait to let the Xserve
2.
internal components cool.
Document Outline
- Enclosure
- Power Supply/Power Supply Blank
- Hard Drive
- Optical Drive
- PCI Expansion Card Riser
- Airflow Duct
- Fan Array
- Front Panel Board Cable
- Backplane-to-Logic Board Cable
- Optical Drive Cable
- Locking Mechanism Rod and Gear
- Front Panel Board
- Drive Interconnect Backplane
- Power Distribution Board Cable
- Power Distribution Board
- Processor Heat Sink
- Logic Board
- Rear ID Tab