Apple xserve g5 or xserve g5 january 2005 User Manual
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Processor
2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the six screws that mount the heatsink and
processor to the logic board.
Replacement Note: There are two different types of processor mounting screws.
When installing the processor, first replace the two shorter screws in t\
he screw holes
indicated by the squares in the illustration below. Then install the fou\
r longer screws
in the screw holes indicated by the circles.
3. Carefully lift the heatsink and processor...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38904/w64_xserve-g5-or-xserve-g5-january-2005-35.png "Page 36
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Processor
2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the six screws that mount the heatsink and
processor to the logic board.
Replacement Note: There are two different types of processor mounting screws.
When installing the processor, first replace the two shorter screws in t\
he screw holes
indicated by the squares in the illustration below. Then install the fou\
r longer screws
in the screw holes indicated by the circles.
3. Carefully lift the heatsink and processor...")
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Locking Mechanism Rod
Procedure
1. Pull back the latch to release the gear end of the locking mechanism rod.
2. Tilt up the gear end of the rod and remove the rod from the server.
3. If you are replacing the plastic gear on the end of the rod, slide the gear \
off the rod.
Replacement Procedure
1. To install the gear, slide it onto the notched end of the locking rod, aligning the narrow
end of the gear with the end of the rod.
Note: Make sure the rib inside the gear...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38904/w64_xserve-g5-or-xserve-g5-january-2005-39.png "Page 40
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Locking Mechanism Rod
Procedure
1. Pull back the latch to release the gear end of the locking mechanism rod.
2. Tilt up the gear end of the rod and remove the rod from the server.
3. If you are replacing the plastic gear on the end of the rod, slide the gear \
off the rod.
Replacement Procedure
1. To install the gear, slide it onto the notched end of the locking rod, aligning the narrow
end of the gear with the end of the rod.
Note: Make sure the rib inside the gear...")
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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.](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38904/w64_xserve-g5-or-xserve-g5-january-2005-40.png "Page 41
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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
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.](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38904/w64_xserve-g5-or-xserve-g5-january-2005-42.png "Page 43
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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 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.](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38904/w64_xserve-g5-or-xserve-g5-january-2005-45.png "Page 46
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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.")
Xserve G5 Take Apart - 39 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.
40 - Xserve G5 Take Apart 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
Xserve G5 Take Apart - 41 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.
42 - Xserve G5 Take Apart 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.
Xserve G5 Take Apart - 43 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
44 - Xserve G5 Take Apart 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.
Xserve G5 Take Apart - 45 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
46 - Xserve G5 Take Apart 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 bezel to the server. 4. Replace the two bezel brackets and their mounting screws.
Xserve G5 Take Apart - 47 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
48 - Xserve G5 Take Apart 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 sure the board slides under the black plastic cover of the light pipe.