Apple Xserve Intel DIY Procedure for Top Cover User Manual
Xserve (Late 2006)
Top Cover
Replacement Instructions
Follow the instructions in this document carefully. Failure to follow these instructions could
damage your equipment and void its warranty.
Online instructions are available at http://www.apple.com/support/diy/.
Working Safely Inside the Xserve
Always touch the Xserve enclosure to discharge static electricity before you touch any
components inside the Xserve. To avoid generating static electricity, do not walk around the
room until you have nished working inside the server and have replaced the cover. To minimize
the possibility of damage due to static discharge, wear an antistatic wrist strap while you work
inside the Xserve.
Warning: Always shut down the Xserve and disconnect the power cords before opening
it to avoid damaging its internal components or the components you are installing. Don’t
open the server while it is turned on. Even after you shut down the Xserve, its internal
components can be very hot. Let it cool before you open it.
Tools Required
No tools are required for this procedure. You may, however, nd a Phillips screwdriver useful in
releasing any thumbscrews.
Removing the Xserve from a Rack
Alert users that the server will be unavailable for a period of time.
1.
Shut down the Xserve (see the Xserve User’s Guide for help) and then wait to let the Xserve
2.
internal components cool.
Warning: Always shut down the Xserve before opening it to avoid damaging its internal
components or the components you want to install or remove. Don’t open the Xserve
or try to install or remove items inside while it is turned on. Even after you shut down
the Xserve, its internal components can be very hot. Let it cool down for 5 to 10 minutes
before you open it.
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Unplug all cables from the Xserve.
Latches
Thumbscrews
Unscrew the two
captive thumbscrews.
Slide the cover back and lift it off.
3.
Note: If you have trouble releasing a cable from the back panel, try using a small screwdriver
or other at tool to depress the tab on the cable connector.
To avoid inadvertently unlatching a drive module during handling, use the enclosure key to
4.
lock the enclosure lock on the front panel.
Touch the server’s metal case to discharge any static electricity.
5.
Loosen the thumbscrews at both ends of the front panel.
6.
Grasp the thumbscrews and pull the Xserve forward until the safety latches engage (about
7.
halfway out of the rack).
When the safety latches engage, grip the Xserve where it emerges from the rack, press down
8.
on the latch tabs with your thumbs, and slide the Xserve the rest of the way out of the rack.
Set the Xserve on a at surface and unlock it.
9.
Removing the Installed Top Cover
Loosen the thumbscrews at the back of the top cover and slide the cover back and up to remove
it. If you have diculty removing the cover, check the enclosure lock on the front panel.
Warning: Even after you shut down the Xserve, its internal components can be very hot. Let
it cool before you remove the top cover.
Important: To minimize the possibility of damage to Xserve components due to static discharge,
wear an antistatic wrist strap, if possible.
Xserve (Late 2006) Top Cover Replacement Instructions 2
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