Apple Xserve User Manual

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 Locking Mechanism Rod, Xserve
Locking Mechanism Rod, 
Xserve
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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 Locking Mechanism Rod, Xserve
Procedure
1. Pull back the latch to release the ribbed end of the locking mechanism rod.
2. Release the two clips on the sides of the front panel board, and pull the board back 
slightly from the front of the server.
3. Tilt up the ribbed end of the locking mechanism rod and remove the rod from the 
server. 

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 Locking Mechanism Rod, XserveNote: When replacing the locking mechanism rod, make sure the Þrst rib in the nylon roller 
engages with the Þrst slot in the plate below it. 

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 Locking Mechanism Rod, Xserve (Slot Load) and Xserve (Cluster Node)
Locking Mechanism Rod, 
Xserve (Slot Load) and 
Xserve (Cluster Node)
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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 Locking Mechanism Rod, Xserve (Slot Load) and Xserve (Cluster Node)
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:...

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 Locking Mechanism Rod, Xserve (Slot Load) and Xserve (Cluster Node) 2. To install the locking rod, insert the end of the rod with the key hole into the port on the 
front bezel.
Note: Make sure the small circle on the front of the rod aligns with the ÒunlockedÓ 
symbol on the front bezel. 
3. Pull back the latch that secures the rod, and gently press the rod down until it clicks 
into place. 

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 Front Bezel, Xserve (Slot Load) and Xserve (Cluster Node)
Front Bezel, Xserve (Slot Load) 
and Xserve (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, ßat surface.
Note: Although the illustrations for this procedure are based on Xserve (Slot Load), the 
procedure is the same for Xserve (Cluster Node).
Part Location 

46 - Xserve Take Apart
 Front Bezel, Xserve (Slot Load) and Xserve (Cluster Node)
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, Xserve (Slot Load) and Xserve (Cluster Node)
Replacement Procedure
1. Transfer the system identiÞer and power buttons from the original front bezel to the 
replacement bezel. 
2. Remove the bottom row of light pipes from the light pipe assembly and insert them 
into the bottom row of light pipe holes in the replacement 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...

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 Front Buttons, Xserve (Slot Load) and Xserve (Cluster Node)
Front Buttons, 
Xserve (Slot Load) and 
Xserve (Cluster Node)
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