Apple Xserve User Manual
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Xserve Take Apart - 19 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
20 - Xserve Take Apart 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.
Xserve Take Apart - 21 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.
22 - Xserve Take Apart 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
Xserve Take Apart - 23 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.
24 - Xserve Take Apart 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
Xserve Take Apart - 25 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.
26 - Xserve Take Apart 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 processor). ¥ Spread the grease evenly across the MPU(s) to a thickness of approximately 1 mm. ¥ Carefully align the posts on the heatsink with the holes in the processor card, and lower the heatsink straight down onto the processor. ¥ To ensure the grease spreads evenly over the processor, lightly tighten the screws in the order indicated below. ¥ Again tighten the screws in the order indicated to affix the heatsink securely to the processor. ¥ Replace the heatsink duct on the heatsink.
Xserve Take Apart - 27 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
28 - Xserve Take Apart Processor, Xserve Procedure 1. Lift the processor straight up to disconnect it from the logic board. 2. Remove the processor from the server.