Apple xserve early 2008 User Manual

Xserve (Late 2006) Take Apart — Optical Drive Cable 51
Procedure
Warning: The optical drive cable is attached to the enclosure with adhesive on the underside of 
the cable.Disconnect the optical drive cable from the optical drive.
1.  
Disconnect the optical drive cable from the logic board.  
2.  
Carefully pry the cable’s adhesive from the enclosure and remove the cable from the Xserve.
3. 
Replacement Note: Fold the replacement optical drive cable to 90-degree angles along its 
creases.   

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Replacement Note: Connect the replacement optical drive 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 optical drive.
  

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Locking Mechanism Rod
Note: Although some of the illustrations for this procedure are based on Xserve G5, the 
procedure is the same for Xserve (Late 2006) and Xserver (Early 2008).
Tools
No tools are required for this procedure.
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, open the Xserve and place the bottom housing on a sturdy, flat surface.
Part Location 

Xserve (Late 2006) Take Apart — Locking Mechanism Rod 54
Procedure
Pull back the latch to release the gear end of the locking mechanism rod. 
1.  
Tilt up the gear end of the rod and remove the rod from the server.  
2.  
If you are replacing the plastic gear on the end of the rod, slide the gear off the rod.
3. 
Replacement Procedure
To install the gear, slide it onto the notched end of the locking rod, aligning the narrow end 
1.  
of the gear with the end of the rod.  
Note: Make sure the rib inside...

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To install the locking rod, insert the key-hole end of the rod into the port on the front bezel.
 
2.  
Note: Make sure the small circle on the front of the rod points to the left. It should align with 
the “unlocked” symbol on the bezel.   

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Front Bezel Assembly for 
Xserve (Late 2006)
Note: Although the illustrations for this procedure are based on Xserve G5, the procedure is the 
same for Xserve (Late 2006).
Tools
The only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips screwdriver.
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, open the Xserve and place the bottom housing on a sturdy, flat surface.
Part Location 

Xserve (Late 2006) Take Apart — Front Bezel Assembly for Xserve (Late 2006) 57
Procedure
Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws that attach the two front bezel brackets to 
1.  
the server, and remove the brackets. 
Remove the screw that attaches the top of the bezel to the server.  
2.  
Gently pull the front bezel forward and remove it from the server.  
3. 
Important: When removing or replacing the bezel, be careful not to put pressure on the top 
of the bezel over the optical drive slot.   

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Replacement Procedure
Transfer the power button and system identifier button from the original front bezel to the 
1.  
replacement bezel.  
Position the light pipes in the light pipe assembly into the double row of light pipe holes in 
2.  
the front bezel.  
Replace the front bezel on the server, matching ports/projections with openings.
3. 
Replace the screw that secures the top of the bezel to the server.
4.  
Replace the...

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Front Bezel Assembly for 
Xserve (Early 2008)
Tools
The only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips screwdriver.
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, open the Xserve and place the bottom housing on a sturdy, flat surface.
Part Location
Removal Procedure
From behind the front bezel, locate the four screws and two brackets. Remove the four 
1.  
identical 4-mm long screws and the two brackets.
Remove the 8-mm long center...

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Gently pull the front bezel forward, and remove it from the server.
3. 
Important: When removing or replacing the bezel, be careful not to put pressure on the top 
of the bezel over the optical drive slot.  
Replacement Procedure
Leave the power button and system identifier button on the server, but note that the 
1.  
button(s) could be loose. To prevent damage to the buttons, be sure to align the buttons 
with the front...