Apple Xserve 073-0674 user manual

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Xserve
Blower
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 Serve

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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 server’s metal case to discharge any static electricity. Important: Always ground yourself by touching the server’s case before you touch any parts or install any components inside the server. To avoid static electricity bu

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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, flat surface and ESD mat. 12. Put on the ESD wrist strap. Xserve Blower - 3

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Removing the Installed Blower 1. Disconnect the blower cable from the drive interconnect board. (Figure 3) 2. Lift the blower straight up off its mounting pegs and remove it from the server. Figure 3 Installing the Replacement Blower 1. Install the replacement blower on the two blower mounting pegs. 2. Connect the blower cable to the drive interconnect board. Xserve Blower - 4

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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. Apple Computer, Inc. © 2002 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is protected under U.S. Copyright Law and International Treaties, and no part of