Apple Xserve 073-0668 User Manual

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Xserve

Power Supply

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

No tools are required for this procedure. You may, however, find a Phillips screwdriver
useful in releasing the thumbscrews at the front of the server.

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.

Note:

Two people are required to slide the server open: one to depress the chassis levers

and one to pull the bottom housing out of the rack.

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 power supply, you will
be asked for the serial number at login.

073-0668 Rev. B

4. If the hard drives are in the locked position (the y ello w security LED on the front panel
is on), use the Allen key that came with the server to unlock them.

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.

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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