Apple Xserve User Manual

 
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 Optical Drive, Xserve (Slot Load) 
Optical Drive, 
Xserve (Slot Load)
 
Tools
 
The only tool required for this procedure is a jewelerÕs Phillips (#0) screwdriver. 
Preliminary Steps
 
Before you begin, open the server and place the bottom housing on a sturdy, ßat surface. 
Part Location 

 
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 Optical Drive, Xserve (Slot Load)  Procedure  1. Disconnect the optical drive cable. 
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 covers the optical 
drive slot.
4. LIft the drive out of the server. 

 
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 Optical Drive, Xserve (Slot Load)  Replacement Note:
   Before installing the replacement drive, you must transfer the side 
brackets and the screws from the original drive to the replacement drive.
5. Remove the mounting screw for the left bracket and transfer the bracket to the new 
drive, using the same screw to secure it. 
6. Remove the three mounting screws for the right bracket and transfer the bracket to the 
new drive, again using the same screws to secure it. 

 
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 Optical Drive Cable  Optical Drive Cable  Tools  No tools are required for this procedure.  Preliminary Steps  Before you begin, open the server and place the bottom housing on a sturdy, ßat surface.  Part Location 

 
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 Optical Drive Cable  Procedure  1. Disconnect the optical drive cable from the optical drive.
2. Disconnect the cable from the drive interconnect board and remove the cable from the 
server. 

 
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 Heatsink, Xserve  Heatsink, Xserve  Note:
   This procedure applies to the original Xserve only. The heatsink for Xserve (Slot 
Load) and Xserve (Cluster Node) is part of the processor and should not be removed 
separately.  Tools  The only tool required for removing the heatsink is a Phillips screwdriver.  Preliminary Steps  Before you begin, open the server and place the bottom housing on a sturdy, ßat surface.
Part Location 

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 Heatsink, Xserve
Procedure
1. Release the latch on the heatsink duct from its slot, slide the cover away from the 
blower, and lift the end of the duct as shown. Remove the duct from the server.
2. Release the three captive screws that secure the heatsink.
3. Lift the heatsink straight up and remove it from the server. 

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 Heatsink, Xserve WARNING: Whenever you remove the heatsink, before reinstalling it, you must replace 
the thermal grease on the MPU. To replace the grease, do the following:
¥ Using the alcohol pad included with the replacement part or kit, clean off any used 
thermal grease from the MPU and the bottom of the heatsink.
¥ Using the thermal grease included with the replacement part or kit, apply one dot of 
fresh grease to the middle of the MPU (or both MPUs if the server is a dual...

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 Processor, Xserve
Processor, Xserve
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 heatsink.
Part Location 

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 Processor, Xserve
Procedure
1. Lift the processor straight up to disconnect it from the logic board.
2. Remove the processor from the server.