Apple xserve early 2008 User Manual

Xserve (Late 2006) Take Apart — Airflow Duct 41
Replacement notes:
When installing the airflow duct, be sure to route both the front panel cable and the 
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backplane-to-logic board I/O cable inside the channel under the left side of the duct.  
Ensure the airflow duct fits flush all over, and does not protrude above the level of the 
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enclosure.
Be careful when working with any black foam pieces that are part of the airflow duct or the 
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logic board.
Tighten the five Phillips screws that fasten the...

Xserve (Late 2006) Take Apart — Fan Array 42
Fan Array
Tools
No tools are required for this procedure. You may, however, find a Phillips screwdriver useful in 
releasing the thumbscrews in step 1 below.
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, do the following:Open the Xserve and place the bottom housing on a sturdy, flat surface.
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Remove the airflow duct.
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Part Location 

Xserve (Late 2006) Take Apart — Fan Array 43
Procedure
Loosen the two thumbscrews that secure the fan array to the enclosure. 
1.  
Note: The thumbscrews are captive; you cannot remove them.
Lift the fan array to remove it from the Xserve.  
2.  
Note: You may need to move the front panel cable slightly out of the way of the fan array 
power connector during removal or replacement.  Be careful not to pinch the front panel 
board cable between the fan array and any other surface inside.  
Replacement...

Xserve (Late 2006) Take Apart — Fan Array 44
If you feel some resistance from the power connector during removal, carefully rotate the fan 
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array as shown to disconnect it from the power distribution board. Then lift the fan array out 
of the computer.  
 
Replacement Note: When installing the fan array, make sure a foam strip is included, as 
shown below.  

Xserve (Late 2006) Take Apart — Front Panel Board Cable 45
Front Panel Board Cable
Tools
No tools are required for this procedure.
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, do the following:Open the Xserve and place the bottom housing on a sturdy, flat surface.
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Remove the airflow duct.
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Remove the left PCI riser card and any expansion card in slot 1.
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Part Location 

Xserve (Late 2006) Take Apart — Front Panel Board Cable 46
Procedure
Release the locking levers on the cable connectors and disconnect the front panel board 
1.  
cable from the front panel board and the logic board.  
Remove the cable from the Xserve.
2.   

Xserve (Late 2006) Take Apart — Backplane-to-Logic Board I/O Cable 47
Backplane-to-Logic Board I/O 
Cable
Tools
No tools are required for this procedure.
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, do the following:Open the Xserve and place the bottom housing on a sturdy, flat surface.
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Remove the airflow duct.
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Part Location 

Xserve (Late 2006) Take Apart — Backplane-to-Logic Board I/O Cable 48
Procedure
Disconnect the backplane-to-logic board cable from the logic board. 
1.  
Disconnect the backplane-to-logic board cable from the drive interconnect backplane and 
2.  
remove the cable from the Xserve . 

Xserve (Late 2006) Take Apart — Backplane-to-Logic Board I/O Cable 49
Replacement Note: Before installing the cable, fold it to a 90-degree angle along its creases.
 
Replacement Note: Connect the cable to the logic board first. Then press the adhesive section of 
the cable onto the enclosure before connecting the other end of the cable to the backplane.
Caution: Make sure the cable is fully seated.  

Xserve (Late 2006) Take Apart — Optical Drive Cable 50
Optical Drive Cable
Tools
No tools are required for this procedure.
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, do the following:Open the Xserve and place the bottom housing on a sturdy, flat surface.
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Remove the airflow duct
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Remove the fan array
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Part Location