Apple Xserve Intel (Late 2006) DIY Procedure for Rear ID Tab - Manual (Page 14)

Xserve (Late 2006) Rear ID Tab Replacement Instructions 1
Installing the Replacement Rear ID Tab
Insert the replacement rear ID tab through its slot in the rear panel. Make sure the tab engages
with the channel that it slides along in the enclosure.
Replacing the Logic Board
Important: When replacing the logic board, make sure the board’s rear port connectors fit
through the appropriate openings in the Xserve’s back panel. Take special care to fit the rear ID
button through its opening. Don’t bend or flex the logic board.
With the front edge of the board raised 1–2 inches (3–5 cm), guide the connectors on the
back edge of the board into the openings in the back panel of the enclosure, and then lower
the front edge of the board into place.
Use a screwdriver to tighten the nine thumbscrews snuggly, but don’t overtighten.
Slide the power distribution board back into place and tighten the thumbscrew.
Note: Make sure the edge connector on the power distribution board goes completely into
the connector on the logic board. If the power distribution board doesn’t slide easily, make
sure the thumbscrew is popped up so it doesn’t catch on the mounting post beneath the
board.
Reconnect the front panel board cable and the optical drive cable to the logic board.
Replacing the Processor Heat Sinks
Note: You will need to clean off the old thermal grease from the bottom of each heat sink and
the top of each processor. You will then need to apply new thermal grease to the top of each
processor, before re-installing the heat sink onto the processor.
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