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 indicate normal operation as it stars sharing the load. If the Xserve 
is not turned on, the status light blinks green when the power cord is plugged in to an outlet 
with power.  
						

							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 SSD 
cable to the front 
panel board.  
						

							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  
						

							Xserve (Early 2009) Take Apart — Solid State Drive Cable 90 2010-06-28
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 cable to 
the Front Panel Board.