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Processor
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, flat 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 server’s serial number, which is located on the back panel. If it is
necessary to set up the server’s software after you replace the processor, you will be
asked for the serial number at login.
073-0670 Rev. A
4. If the server is in the locked position (the yello w 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 server’s metal case to discharge any static electricity.
Important:
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.
Note:
Figure 1
Always ground yourself by touching the server’s case before you touch
(Figure 1)
The thumbscrews are captive and do not separate from the bottom housing.
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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 w ay forward and remov e
it from the rack.
Figure 2
11. Place the bottom housing on a sturdy, flat surface and ESD mat.
12. Put on the ESD wrist strap.
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Removing the Installed Processor
1. Release the latch on the heatsink duct
server.
Figure 3
(Figure 3)
, and remove the duct from the
2. Release the three captive screws that secure the heatsink.
3. Lift the heatsink straight up and remove it from the server.
Figure 4
(Figure 4)
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4. Lift the processor straight up to disconnect it from the logic board and remove the
processor from the server.
Figure 5
(Figure 5)
Installing the Replacement Processor
1. Position the replacement processor over its logic board connector and press down,
being careful not to touch any chips on the board or processor.
2. Using the alcohol pad included with the replacement processor, clean off any used
thermal grease from the MPU
Figure 6
(Figure 6)
and the bottom of the heatsink.
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3. Using the thermal grease included with the replacement processor, apply one dot of
fresh grease to the middle of the MPU (or both MPUs if the server is a dual
processor).
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WARNING:
grease to the MPU.
4. Spread the grease evenly across the MPU(s) to a thickness of approximately 1 mm.
5. Carefully align the posts on the heatsink with the holes in the processor card, and
lower the heatsink straight down onto the processor.
6. To ensure the grease spreads evenly over the processor, lightly tighten the screws in
the order indicated.
7. Again tighten the screws in the order indicated to affix the heatsink securely to the
processor.
Figure 7
Before reinstalling the heatsink, you must be sure to apply thermal
(Figure 7)
8. Replace the heatsink duct on the heatsink.
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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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Computer, Inc.
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