Apple xserve g5 or xserve g5 january 2005 User Manual

							
 

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 PCI Riser
 
Procedure
 
If all cards installed are the standard 7-inch version, you can remove the cards and riser 
as a unit. However, if a RAID card or a 12-inch card is installed, you must disconnect the 
card from the riser before removing the riser from the server. (See step 2 below.)
1. Release the thumbscrew that secures the card(s) to the back of the server and swing the metal cover open.
 
Note:
 
 The thumbscrew is captive; you cannot remove it.
2. If any 12-inch card is installed, slide the card guide toward the front of the server to  release the card. Then remove the card from the riser.
3. Lift the latches slightly on either side of the riser connector to release it from the logic  board.
 
 
 
4. Pull the riser back from the logic board, and remove the riser and PCI card(s) from the 
server. 
						

							
 

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Xserve G5 Take Apart PCI Riser
5. If you are replacing the riser, disconnect the PCI card(s) from the original riser and 
transfer them to the new riser.
 
Warning: 
 
When removing or installing a PCI card, handle it only by the edges. Do not 
touch its connectors or any of the components on the card. Lift the card straight out from 
the connector to remove it, and insert it straight into the connector to install it. Do not rock 
the card from side to side and don’t force the card into the slot. Once the replacement card 
is installed, pull on it gently to check that it is properly connected.  
						

							
 

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 Power Supply Fan Duct
 
Power Supply Fan Duct
 
Tools
 
The only tool required for this procedure is a small flat-blade 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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Xserve G5 Take Apart Power Supply Fan Duct
 
Procedure
 
1. Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver under the latch at the right side of the duct and 
pry the latch forward until it releases the duct from the enclosure.
2. Repeat step 1 for the left latch.
3. Holding the duct at both ends, lift it straight up and remove it from the server. 
						

							
 

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 PCI Fan Duct
PCI Fan Duct
The PCI fan is attached to a plastic duct; you remove the fan and duct as a unit.
Tools
The only tool required for this procedure is a small  flat-blade 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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 PCI Fan Duct
Procedure
1. Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver under the latch at the side of the PCI fan duct and 
pry the latch forward until it releases the duct from the enclosure.
2. Holding the duct at both ends, lift it straight up a short distance.
3. Disconnect the PCI fan cable from the logic board.
4. Remove the PCI fan duct from the enclosure. 
						

							
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 PCI Fan
PCI Fan
The PCI fan is located inside the PCI fan duct.
Tools
No tools are required for this procedure. 
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, do the following:
• Open the server and place the bottom housing on a sturdy, flat surface.
• Remove the PCI fan duct.
Part Location 
						

							
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 PCI Fan
Procedure
1. Remove the three screws that mount the PCI fan to the PCI fan duct.
2. Remove the fan from the duct. 
						

							
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 Optical Drive, Xserve G5
Optical Drive, 
Xserve G5
Note:  The Xserve G5 (Cluster Node) server does not include an optical drive.
Tools
The only tool required for this procedure is a jeweler’s Phillips (#0) 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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 Optical Drive, Xserve G5
Procedure
1. Disconnect the optical drive cable from the optical drive. 
2. Rotate the optical drive clip clockwise to release it.
3. Placing your thumbs on the tab on either side of the drive, carefully slide the drive 
back from the front bezel.
Important:  When removing or replacing the optical drive, be careful not to put 
pressure on the top of the drive or the top of the front bezel that cove\
rs the optical 
drive slot.
4. LIft the drive out of the server.