Apple Xserve Intel (Late 2006) DIY Procedure for Thermal Grease Kit - Manual (Page 3)

Xserve (Late 2006) Thermal Grease Kit Instructions
Opening the Xserve
Loosen the thumbscrews at the back of the top cover and slide the cover back and up to remove
it. If you have difficulty 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 open it.
Important: To minimize the possibility of damage to Xserve components due to static discharge,
wear an antistatic wrist strap, if possible, while you work inside the Xserve.
Unscrew the two
captive thumbscrews.
Slide the cover back and lift it off.
Removing the Processor Heat Sinks
Note: Before removing the processor heat sinks, you must remove the airflow duct.
Loosen the four screws securing the heat sink that is closest to the DIMM slots (CPU A) in the
order indicated below. 1.