Apple Xserve v23 Replacement Instructions PDF

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Xserve

Processor and Installation Guides

Replacement Instructions

Follow the instructions in this sheet carefully. Failure to follow these instructions could damage your equipment and void its warranty.

Note:

Online instructions covering customer-installable parts are available at http://www.info.apple.com/installparts/.

Tools Required

The only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips screwdriver.

Opening the Server

The server slides open from the front of the rack. The top cover remains in place in the rack while the bottom housing (containing all internal components) should be placed on a sturdy, at surface.

1. Alert users that the server will be unavailable for a period of time.

2. Shut down the server.

Warning: To avoid damaging internal components or causing injury, always shut down the server before opening it. After you shut down the server, internal components can be very hot. Let the server cool down before continuing.

3. Write down the servers serial number, which is located on the back panel. If it is necessary to set up the servers software after you replace the processor, you will be asked for the serial number at login.

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4. If the server is in the locked position (the yellow security LED on the front panel is on), use the Allen key that came with the server to unlock it.

5. If the cable management arm is not in use, unplug all external cables except the power cord.

6. Touch the servers metal case to discharge any static electricity.

Important:

Always ground yourself by touching the servers case before you touch any parts or install any components inside the server. To avoid static electricity building back up in your body, do not walk around the room until you have completed your work and closed the computer.

7. Unplug the power cord.

Warning: The power supply in the server is a high-voltage component and should not be opened for any reason, even when the server is off.

8. Release the two thumb screws at the front of the server.

(Figure 1)

Note:

The thumbscrews are captive and do not separate from the bottom housing.

Figure 1

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9. Grasp the thumbscrews and slide the bottom housing forward part way to expose the two chassis levers.

(Figure 2)

10. While depressing both levers, pull the bottom housing all the way forward and remove it from the rack.

Figure 2

11. Place the bottom housing on a sturdy, at surface and ESD mat.

12. Put on the ESD wrist strap.

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Removing the Installed Processor

1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the three screws that mount the heatsink and processor to the logic board.

(Figure 3)

2. Carefully lift the heatsink and processor straight up and out of the server.

Figure 3

Note:

The heatsink is part of the processor; do not attempt to remove the heatsink from the processor.

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Installing the Replacement Processor

1. Insert the threaded end of one of the processor installation guides into the logic board standoff on the right side of the processor connector. Twist the guide until it screws into place.

(Figure 4)

2. Insert the second processor installation guide into the standoff on the left side of the processor connector and twist until the guide screws into place.

Figure 4

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3. Carefully align the screw holes on the replacement heatsink and processor with the two guides, and lower the unit straight down over the guides until it touches the logic board.

(Figure 5)

4. To secure the processor to the logic board, press down gently on the top of the heatsink cover in the area directly over the processor's connector.

Figure 5

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5. Remove the two installation guides.

6. Replace the three mounting screws and secure the processor and heatsink to the logic board.

(Figure 6)

Figure 6

Closing the Server

1. Carefully slide the bottom housing back into the rack.

2. Tighten the front thumb screws to secure it.

Warning: Never turn on the server unless all of its internal and external parts are in place and it is closed. Operating the server when it is open or missing parts can damage it or cause injury.

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