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Xserve
Drive Interconnect Board
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.
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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. Removing the Installed Drive Interconnect Board To remove the drive interconnect board, you must first remove: • any installed hard drives (you do not
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For each installed drive, do the following: 1. Press the handle on the front of the drive module so the handle pops out. (Figure 3) Figure 3 2. Grasp the drive handle, and pull the drive module out of the server. (Figure 4) Figure 4 Xserve Drive Interconnect Board - 4
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Blowers 1. Disconnect the cable for the right blower from the drive interconnect board. (Figure 5) 2. Lift the right blower straight up off its mounting pegs and remove it from the server. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the left blower. Figure 5 Xserve Drive Interconnect Board - 5
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Heatsink Duct Note: There are two versions of Xserve. If your version does not include a plastic duct over the heatsink, skip to “ATA Controller Board” on the following page. 1. Release the latch on the heatsink duct from its slot, slide the duct away from the blower, and lift the end of the duct as shown. (Figure 6) 2. Remove the duct from the server. Figure 6 Xserve Drive Interconnect Board - 6
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ATA Controller Board 1. Press in on both ends of the clip securing the right side of the ATA controller board and remove the clip from the server. Repeat for the clip on the left side of the board. 2. Lift the ATA controller board straight up to disconnect it from the drive interconnect and logic boards and remove the board from the server. (Figure 7) Figure 7 Xserve Drive Interconnect Board - 7
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Drive Interconnect Board 1. Disconnect the following cables from the drive interconnect board: (Figure 8) • optical drive cable • power supply cable • locking switch cable • front panel board cable • FireWire cable Figure 8 2. Release the three thumbscrews that secure the drive interconnect board to the chassis.(Figure 9) 3. Lift the board slightly to clear the two mounting pegs near both ends of the board. 4. Pull the board back, tilt it up so that the connectors clear the chassis,
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Installing the Replacement Drive Interconnect Board 1. Install the replacement drive interconnect board on the two mounting pegs in the chassis. (Figure 10) 2. Check that the board engages with the three brackets on the chassis. 3. Press the board firmly toward the front of the server, and tighten the three thumbscrews that secure the board to the chassis. Figure 10 4. Connect the following cables to the drive interconnect board: (Figure 11) • optical drive cable • power supply cab
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5. Reconnect the ATA controller board to the drive interconnect and logic boards. Note: When replacing the ATA controller board, align it over the two pairs of connectors on the drive interconnect and logic boards, making sure the “MLB” arrow points toward the logic board, and press down. (Figure 12) Figure 12 6. Reinstall the two ATA controller clips. Note: When installing the ATA controller board clips, orient them so that the long end of each clip points away from the middle of
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7. If you removed it earlier, replace the heatsink duct on the heatsink. 8. Reinstall the blowers. 9. Reinstall the hard drives. Closing the Server 1. Carefully slide the bottom housing back into the rack. 2. Tighten the front thumbscrews 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. © 2003 Apple C
