Apple xserve early 2008 User Manual

Xserve (Late 2006) Take Apart — Xserve RAID Card 81
Replacement Note: When installing the Xserve RAID Card, lower the card into the enclosure at 
a slight angle (as shown), and carefully align the front edge of the card with the four alignment 
slots in the enclosure. Be careful not to let any Xserve RAID Card components come into contact 
with the standoffs or the enclosure as you install the card. 
Then rotate the Xserve RAID Card downward and over the four mushroom-shaped standoffs. 
Finally, slide...

Xserve (Late 2006) Take Apart — Power Distribution Board Cable 82
Power Distribution Board Cable
Tools
The only tool required for this procedure is a nylon probe tool or similar plastic pry tool.
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 — Power Distribution Board Cable 83
Procedure
Caution: The power distribution board cable connectors are very tight and can be difficult to 
disconnect. Use a nylon probe tool or similar plastic pry tool to gently yet firmly pry outwards on 
the cable connector while depressing the cable connector latch with your thumb and forefinger 
to separate the connectors.Disconnect the power distribution board cable from its connector on the drive interconnect 
1.  
backplane....

Xserve (Late 2006) Take Apart — Xserve RAID Card Battery 84
Xserve RAID Card Battery
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.
• 
Remove all Apple drive modules.
• 
Remove both power supplies.
• 
Remove the airflow duct.
• 
Remove the fan array.
• 
Remove the power distribution board cable
•  .
Remove the Xserve RAID Card.
• 
Remove the power distribution board.
• 
Part...

Xserve (Late 2006) Take Apart — Xserve RAID Card Battery 85
Procedure
Lift the Xserve RAID Card battery straight up off its three mounting posts. 
1.  
Note: Adhesive on the underside of the battery holds it in place on the enclosure floor.
Remove the battery from the enclosure.
2.  
Replacement Note: Before installing a new battery, remove the protective film covering the 
adhesive on the underside of the battery. Then lower the battery into place on its three mounting 
posts. 

Xserve (Late 2006) Take Apart — Xserve RAID Card Battery 86
Important: Do not drop, disassemble, crush, incinerate, or expose the battery to temperatures 
above 212° F (100° C). Stop using the battery if it appears damaged in any way. Replace the 
battery only with an Apple-authorized battery for this product. Dispose of used batteries 
promptly according to your local environmental guidelines. 

Xserve (Late 2006) Take Apart — Power Distribution Board 87
Power Distribution Board
Tools
No tools are required for this procedure. You may, however, find a Phillips screwdriver useful in 
releasing the thumbscrew
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, do the following:Open the Xserve and place the bottom housing on a sturdy, flat surface.
• 
Remove all Apple drive modules.
• 
Remove both power supplies.
• 
Remove the airflow duct.
• 
Remove the fan array.
• 
Remove the drive interconnect backplane.
•...

Xserve (Late 2006) Take Apart — Power Distribution Board 88
Procedure
Release the thumbscrew that secures the power distribution board to the enclosure. 
1.  
Note: The thumbscrew is captive; you cannot remove it.
Pull the board toward the side of the enclosure in the direction shown, to disconnect it from 
2.  
its connector on the logic board.  
Lift up the board and remove it from the enclosure.
3.  

Xserve (Late 2006) Take Apart — Processor Heat Sink 89
Processor Heat Sink
This procedure illustrates how to remove the heat sink for the right processor (CPU A). The 
instructions are the same for removing the heat sink for the left processor (CPU B).
Note: The thermal bond between the processor heat sink and the processor requires thermal 
grease for proper operation. Every time you remove the processor heat sink, you must replace the 
thermal grease. New grease and alcohol wipes for cleaning off the...

Xserve (Late 2006) Take Apart — Processor Heat Sink 90
Part Location
Procedure
Note: Server configurations with a single processor have a regular heat sink and a blank heat sink 
installed. The blank heat sink is silver colored (as shown below) and should not be removed 
except when replacing a logic board.