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 Locking Mechanism Rod 2. To install the locking rod, insert the key-hole end of the rod into the port on the front 
bezel.
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
Front Bezel
Note: Although the illustrations for this procedure are based on Xserve G5/Xserve G5 
(January 2005), the procedure is the same for Xserve G5 (Cluster Node).
Tools
The only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips screwdriver.
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, open the server and place the bottom housing on a sturdy,  flat surface.
Part Location 

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 Front Bezel
Procedure
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws that attach the two front bezel 
brackets to the server, and remove the brackets. 
2. Remove the screw that attaches the top of the bezel to the server.
3. Gently pull the front bezel forward and remove it from the server.  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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 Front Bezel
Replacement Procedure
1. Transfer the system identifier and power buttons from the original front bezel to the 
replacement bezel. 
2. Position the light pipes in the light pipe assembly into the double row of light pipe holes  in the front bezel.
3. Replace the front bezel on the server, matching ports/projections with openings.
4. Replace the screw that secures the top of the bezel to the server.
5. Replace the two bezel brackets and their mounting screws. 

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 Front Buttons
Front Buttons
Note:  This procedure explains how to remove the power and system ID buttons from the 
front bezel.
Tools
The only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips screwdriver.
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, do the following:
• Open the server and place the bottom housing on a sturdy, flat surface.
• Remove the front bezel.
Part Location 

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 Front Buttons
Procedure
1. Holding the power button by the plastic tab, lift straight up and remove the button from 
the front bezel.
2. Repeat for the system ID button. Note:  Take care in handling the buttons. The face of each button is loosely a\
ttached 
to the button LEDs and can easily separate.
Replacement Note:  Position the replacement buttons in the front bezel as illustrated.  

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 Light Pipe
Light Pipe
Tools
The only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips screwdriver.
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, do the following:
• Open the server and place the bottom housing on a sturdy, flat surface.
• Remove the front bezel.
Part Location 

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 Light Pipe
Procedure
1. Ease first one side and then the other side of the light pipe assembly from its opening 
in the front of the enclosure. 
2. Remove the light pipe assembly from the server.
Replacement Procedure
1. Position the light pipes in the replacement light pipe assembly into the double row of  light pipe holes in the front bezel.
2. Replace the front bezel on the server, matching ports/projections with openings.
3. Replace the screw that secures the top of the...

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 Front Panel Board
Front Panel Board
Tools
The only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips screwdriver.
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, do the following:
• Open the server and place the bottom housing on a sturdy, flat surface.
• Remove the locking mechanism rod.
Part Location 

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 Front Panel Board
Procedure
1. Disconnect the FireWire cable from the front panel board.
2. Release the two locking levers on the front panel board cable connector and 
disconnect the cable from the front panel board.
3. Remove the two screws that mount the front panel board to the chassis.
4. Slide the board back slightly and release the two clips on either side of it.
5. Tilt the board up and remove it from the server.
Important:  When replacing the front panel board, make...
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