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Opening the xserve, Removing the installed rear id tab, Power supplies – Apple Xserve Intel (Late 2006) DIY Procedure for Rear ID Tab User Manual

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Xserve (Late 2006) Rear ID Tab Replacement 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 Installed Rear ID Tab

Before removing the installed rear ID tab, remove the following parts:

Both power supplies
PCI riser cards and any expansion cards in both slots (if installed)
Airflow duct
Fan array
Backplane-to-logic board I/O cable
Both processor heat sinks
Logic board

Power Supplies

Pull the handle to release the first power supply and slide it out of the bay.

Pull the handle to unlatch the
power supply and remove it.

Repeat for the second power supply, if installed.







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