Apple Xserve (Early 2008) DIY Procedure for Enclosure - Manual (Page 13)

Xserve Optical Drive Replacement Instructions 4
Installing the Replacement Optical Drive
Note: Before installing the replacement optical drive, you must transfer the side brackets and the
screws from the original drive to the replacement drive.
Remove the mounting screw for the left bracket and transfer the bracket to the replacement 1.
drive, using the same screw to secure it.
Remove the three mounting screws for the right bracket and transfer the bracket to the 2.
replacement drive, again using the same screws to secure it.
Slide the replacement drive into the server, making sure the tabs on the bottom edges of the 3.
drive brackets engage with the slots in the drive bay.
Rotate the optical drive clip counterclockwise until it snaps into place against the end of the 4.
drive.
Reconnect the optical drive cable to the drive. 5.
Closing the Server
Replace and secure the cover. 1.
Slide the Xserve back into the rack, and tighten the front thumbscrews to secure the Xserve 2.
in the rack.
If the server case was locked, use the enclosure key to lock the security lock on the front 3.
panel.
Warning: Never turn on the server unless all of its internal and external parts are in place
and it is closed. Operating the server when it is open or missing parts can damage it or
cause injury.