Apple ATA Controller Board user manual

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 Xserve
ATA Controller 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. Xserve ATA Controller Board - 3

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Removing the Installed ATA Controller Board Note: There are two versions of Xserve. If your version does not include a plastic duct over the heatsink, skip to step 3. 1. Release the latch on the heatsink duct from its slot, slide the cover away from the blower, and lift the end of the duct as shown. (Figure 3) 2. Remove the duct from the server. Figure 3 Xserve ATA Controller Board - 4

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3. If necessary, disconnect the blower cable nearest the ATA controller board. (Figure 4) 4. 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. 5. 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 4 Xserve ATA Controller Board - 5

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Installing the Replacement ATA Controller Board 1. Connect the replacement 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 printed on it points toward the logic board, and press down. (Figure 5) Figure 5 Xserve ATA Controller Board - 6

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2. Reinstall the two ATA controller clips. (Figure 6) Note: When replacing the ATA controller board clips, orient them so that the long end of each clip points away from the middle of the server. Place the inside edge of the clip into the small notch and then snap down the outer edge of the clip. Figure 6 3. If you disconnected it earlier, reconnect the blower cable nearest the ATA controller board. 4. If necessary, replace the heatsink duct on the heatsink. Closing the Server 1. C

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