Apple xserve early 2009 User Manual

Xserve (Early 2009) Take Apart — Power Supply 81 2010-06-28
First Steps
Warning: If the Xserve has 
only one power supply, 
shutdown computer. 
Tools
• ESD wrist strap
Power Supply  

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Removal
1 Unplug the power 
cord from the power 
supply.
2 Pull handle to release 
the power supply.
3 Slide out of the bay.
Replacement
1 Pull handle on the 
new power supply.
2 Slide the power 
supply all the way 
into bay.
3 Press handle to seat 
properly and lock it in 
place.
4 Connect power cord 
to power supply.
Note: If the Xserve is already running on a second power supply, the status light on the new 
power supply turns green to...

Xserve (Early 2009) Take Apart — Power Supply Blank 83 2010-06-28
First Steps
• No first steps for this 
procedure.
Tools
• No tools required
Power Supply Blank  

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Removal
1 Pull the handle to 
swing open the 
power supply blank.
2 Notice the hook that 
catches on the inside 
bottom of the power 
supply bay.
3 Open the power 
supply blank as far 
as it will go, and pull 
out the power supply 
blank.
Replacement
1 Align the hook on the 
power supply blank 
with the catch inside 
the power supply bay.
2 Close the power 
supply blank and 
press handle over the 
bay wall to lock it in 
place  

Xserve (Early 2009) Take Apart — Top Cover 85 2010-06-28
First Steps
Write down the Xserve 
serial number. If the 
Xserve’s software must 
be setup after service 
is complete, the serial 
number will be required.
Tools
• ESD wrist strap
• Xserve Allen wrench 
key
• Phillips #1 screwdriver 
(optional)
Top Cover  

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Removal
1 Shutdown the 
Xserve and wait a 
few moments for 
components to cool.
2 If the Xserve case 
is locked, use the 
Xserve Allen wrench 
to unlock the security 
lock on the front 
panel.
3 Unplug all cables 
from the Xserve..
4 Loosen the 
thumbscrews at the 
back of the top cover 
and slide cover back 
and up to remove it.
Replace
1 Replace and secure 
the cover.
2 Tighten the 
thumbscrews at the 
back of the top cover.  

Xserve (Early 2009) Take Apart — Solid State Drive 87 2010-06-28
First Steps
Remove:
• Top Cover
Tools
• ESD wrist strap and 
mat
• Black stick
Solid State Drive  

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Removal
1 Disconnect the SSD 
cable from the Front 
Panel Board.
2 Gently press the two 
tabs out to release 
the drive. It may be 
helpful to use the 
black stick under the 
drive.
Replacement
1 Note the orientation 
of the drive. The 
connector on the 
drive should be facing 
up. The label should 
face down.
2 The drive connector 
should be facing the 
front of the Xserve.
3 Place the SSD drive 
into the SSD drive 
carrier.
4 Connect the...

Xserve (Early 2009) Take Apart — Solid State Drive Cable 89 2010-06-28
First Steps
Remove:
• Top Cover
• Solid State Drive
.
Tools
• ESD wrist strap
• Black stick
Solid State Drive Cable  

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Removal
1 Disconnect Solid-
State Drive cable from 
the Front Panel Board.
2 Lift the Kapton tape 
from the Solid-State 
Drive.
3 Using the black stick, 
gently flip up the 
locking lever.
4 Gently slide the Solid-
State Drive cable out 
of connector. 
Replacement
1 Slide connector into 
receptacle on the 
Solid-State Drive.
2 Lock down lever after 
inserting cable.
3 Replace Kapton tape 
over the connector on 
drive.
4 Connect the...