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 Apple Technician Guide Xserve (Early 2009) Updated: 2010-06-28 ...

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 Apple Inc. © 2009 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this document may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Apple. Every eort has been made to ensure that the information in this document ...

[Page 3] Apple Xserve

Xserve (Early 2009) Contents Basics Overview 9 Front View 10 Rear View 10 Serial Number Location 11 Hot-Pluggable SATA or SAS Drives 12 How to Identify Single- and Dual-Processor Congurations 13 Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting 15 U...

[Page 4] Apple Xserve

Communications 67 Ethernet Port/Device Issues 67 Video 70 Video Distortion 70 No Video 71 Mechanical Issues: Thermal and Enclosure 72 Failed or Fast Fans 72 Take Apart General Information 76 Orientation 76 Tools 76 How to Identify Single- a...

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Memory Slot Utility 95 Replacement 96 Memory Conguration 96 PCI-E Riser Cards 97 Removal 98 Replacement 98 PCI-E Expansion Cards 99 Removal 100 Replacement 101 Optical Drive 102 Removal 103 Replacement 104 Airow Duct 105 Removal 1...

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Replacement 126 Front Panel Buttons 127 Removal 128 Replacement 128 Light Pipe 129 Removal 130 Replacement 130 Front Panel Board 131 Removal 132 Replacement 132 Drive Interconnect Backplane 133 Removal 134 Replacement 134 Xserve RAID Car...

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Removal 160 Replacement 160 ID Tab 161 Removal 162 Replacement 162 Enclosure 163 Removal 164 Replacement 164 Views Exploded View 166 Feedback 168 ...

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© 2009 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.  Apple Technician Guide Basics Xserve (Early 2009) ...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Basics — Overview 9 2010-06-28 Overview The Xserve (Early 2009) rack-optimized server features single or dual Quad-Core Intel Xeon “Nehalem” processors, integrated memory controllers featuring up to 12 DIMMs of 1066MHz D...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Basics — Overview 10 2010-06-28 Drive module activity light Drive module status light Optical drive System identifier button/light Enclosure lock and status light USB 2.0 port On/standby button and light Drive module bays (3) ...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Basics — Overview 11 2010-06-28 Serial Number Location The serial number is located at the rear of the unit: on the ID Tab. ...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Basics — Overview 12 2010-06-28 Hot-Pluggable SATA or SAS Drives The server includes three hard drive bays at the front of the Xserve. All bays support Apple qualied hot-pluggable Apple Serial ATA (SATA) or Serial Attache...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Basics — Overview 13 2010-06-28 Power Supply Redundancy The Xserve (Early 2009) supports up to two power supply modules for redundancy. There are two power supply bays in the rear of the enclosure. You can replace or install ...

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© 2009 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.  Apple Technician Guide Troubleshooting Xserve (Early 2009) ...

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Xserve (Early 2009) General Troubleshooting — Update System Software 15 2010-06-28 General Troubleshooting Update System Software Important: Whenever possible before beginning troubleshooting, ensure the latest software and rmware updates hav...

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Xserve (Early 2009) General Troubleshooting — Xserve Firmware Updates 16 2010-06-28 Xserve Firmware Updates Firmware is the name given to software that is written into memory circuits, such as ash memory, that will hold the software code inde...

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Xserve (Early 2009) General Troubleshooting — Memory Conguration 17 2010-06-28 DIMMs must t these specications: • PC3-8500,1066 MHz, DDR3 SDRAM UDIMMs • 72-bit wide, 240-pin modules • 36 memory ICs maximum per UDIMM • Error-c...

[Page 18] Apple Xserve

Xserve (Early 2009) General Troubleshooting — Memory Conguration 18 2010-06-28 Dual Processor Dual-processor (eight-core) computers have twelve memory slots. You can install 1 GB, 2 GB, or 4 GB DIMMs for a total of up to 48 GB of memory. Yo...

[Page 19] Apple Xserve

Xserve (Early 2009) General Troubleshooting — Memory Conguration 19 2010-06-28 Memory Slot Utility If you install dierent size DIMMs in single-processor or dual-processor computers, follow the order in the tables above. If the DIMM cong...

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Xserve (Early 2009) General Troubleshooting — Memory Conguration 20 2010-06-28 Example of Memory Slot Utility Screen for Dual-Processor Computer ...

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Xserve (Early 2009) General Troubleshooting — Block Diagram 21 2010-06-28 Block Diagram ...

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Xserve (Early 2009) General Troubleshooting — Diagnostic LEDs 22 2010-06-28 Diagnostic LEDs Logic Board Diagnostic LEDs The Xserve (Early 2009) logic board includes a set of LEDs to help service providers troubleshoot the computer. The LEDs are ...

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Xserve (Early 2009) General Troubleshooting — Diagnostic LEDs 23 2010-06-28 1. System State LEDs Use the following table to interpret the LEDs. Location Name Color Nominal Indicates S0 Power ON Green On; o when in standby mode System is run...

[Page 24] Apple Xserve

Xserve (Early 2009) General Troubleshooting — Diagnostic LEDs 24 2010-06-28 2. CPU Error LEDs Use the following table to interpret the LEDs. Location Color Nominal Indicates CPU_PWRGD Green O; on to indicate hardware power has passed Power c...

[Page 25] Apple Xserve

Xserve (Early 2009) General Troubleshooting — Diagnostic LEDs 25 2010-06-28 Platform Reset Normally remains on during standby. This LED ashes on (yellow) briey at power-on. LED should turn o as system powers up and begins to execute ins...

[Page 26] Apple Xserve

Xserve (Early 2009) General Troubleshooting — Diagnostic LEDs 26 2010-06-28 $Bx = 1 0 1 1 X X X X = All $Bx codes below are memory init codes (x may be any code 0 - F) $BF = 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 = If the unit does not progress past any $Bx memory init...

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Xserve (Early 2009) General Troubleshooting — Diagnostic LEDs 27 2010-06-28 5 & 6. Memory Diagnostic LEDs (A1 - A6 and B1 - B6) This group of LEDs will normally remain OFF during power-on and throughout normal operation. If any of these LEDs...

[Page 28] Apple Xserve

Xserve (Early 2009) General Troubleshooting — Diagnostic LEDs 28 2010-06-28 7. Reset Buttons System Management Controller (SMC) Reset The System Management Controller (SMC) is a chip on the logic board that controls all power functions for the X...

[Page 29] Apple Xserve

Xserve (Early 2009) General Troubleshooting — Diagnostic LEDs 29 2010-06-28 5. Press the power button to start up the Xserve. Power ON / OFF Button Behaves exactly like the front panel power button, and can be used as an alternate way to turn th...

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Xserve (Early 2009) General Troubleshooting — Diagnostic LEDs 30 2010-06-28 bay and the controller has recognized this event. The LED will turn ON GREEN again when the corresponding drive module has been removed from its bay. Since there are on...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts 31 2010-06-28 Symptom Charts Follow the steps in the order indicated below. If an action resolves the issue, retest the system to verify. If the issue persists after retesting, return to step 1. Startup and Power...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts 32 2010-06-28 Deep Dive Check Result Action Code 1. Press the SMC Reset button on the logic board to reset the SMC. Verify that the Xserve powers on Yes Issue resolved. No Go to Step 2 2. Check internal diagn...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power Issues 33 2010-06-28 10. Verify all cable connections to the logic board and drive interconnect backplane are secure. Yes Go to Step 11 No Ensure all cable connections to the logic board...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power Issues 34 2010-06-28 Burnt Smell or Odor Quick Check Symptom Quick Check Burnt Smell / Odor • System emits an odor or smell of smoke. 1. Disconnect the power cord from the system. 2. Id...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power Issues 35 2010-06-28 Deep Dive Check Result Action Code 1. Verify source of the odor ie foreign contaminant such as uid ingress, dust, hair etc Yes Cleanup foreign contaminant, replace...

[Page 36] Apple Xserve

Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power Issues 36 2010-06-28 Won’t Start Up / No Video/ LED On Unlikely cause: Fan array, front panel board, memory, optical drive, power distribution board, power supply, RAID battery Quick Check...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power Issues 37 2010-06-28 4. Reconnect each one at a time, verifying unit operation as drive module is reinstalled. Verify Xserve boots from known good external bootable device. Yes Repeat S...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power Issues 38 2010-06-28 13. Reinstall user’s original startup drive module. Verify Xserve boots from user’s original startup drive module. Yes Issue resolved. No Replace user’s original...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power Issues 39 2010-06-28 2. Reseat the front panel board and its cable connectors. Verify Xserve boots from user’s original startup drive module. Yes Issue resolved. No Go to Step 3 3. Rep...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power Issues 40 2010-06-28 Deep Dive Check Result Action Code 1. Press the SMC Reset button on the logic board to reset the SMC. Verify Xserve no longer shuts down after starting up. Yes Issue ...

[Page 41] Apple Xserve

Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power Issues 41 2010-06-28 Kernel Panic/System Crashes Quick Check Symptom Quick Check Memory Issues/Kernel panic and freezes • Unit has kernel panic or freezes on startup or when operating �...

[Page 42] Apple Xserve

Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power Issues 42 2010-06-28 3. Disconnect all peripherals and expansion cards. Verify that Xserve starts without issue. Yes Suspect peripherals or expansion cards as cause. Reconnect one at a t...

[Page 43] Apple Xserve

Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power Issues 43 2010-06-28 Uncategorized Symptom Quick Check Symptom Quick Check Uncategorized Symptom Unable to locate appropriate symptom code Verify whether existing symptom code applies to the...

[Page 44] Apple Xserve

Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Mass Storage 44 2010-06-28 Mass Storage Apple Drive Module Read/Write Issue Unlikely cause: Optical drive, logic board, processors. Quick Check Symptom Quick Check Read/Write Issues / Bad Blocks / Drive Forma...

[Page 45] Apple Xserve

Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Mass Storage 45 2010-06-28 4. Run Repair Disk on the volume using Disk Utility. Did Disk Utility mount and repair volume successfully? Yes Return to Quick Checks to verify that the drive module no longer...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Mass Storage 46 2010-06-28 8. Replace the Backplane-to- Logic Board I/O Cable. Format known-good drive module using Disk Utility and select ‘zero all data’ option to remap bad blocks. Verify this driv...

[Page 47] Apple Xserve

Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Mass Storage 47 2010-06-28 Deep Dive Check Result Action Code 1. Press the SMC Reset button on the logic board to reset the SMC. Verify that the Xserve now recognizes the drive module. Yes Issue resolved....

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Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Mass Storage 48 2010-06-28 8. Remove and re-seat Drive Interconnect Backplane and retest. Verify that the Xserve now recognizes the drive module. Yes Issue resolved. X03 No Go to Step 9 9. Replace the Ba...

[Page 49] Apple Xserve

Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Mass Storage 49 2010-06-28 Deep Dive Check Result Action Code 1. Boot from Install DVD and launch Disk Utility. Is the aected drive module available for Disk Utility to repair? Yes Go to Step 2 No Rep...

[Page 50] Apple Xserve

Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Mass Storage 50 2010-06-28 Optical Drive Read/Write Issue Quick Check Symptom Quick Check Optical Drive Read/Write Data Error • Errors when writing optical media • Errors when reading optical media �...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Mass Storage 51 2010-06-28 5. Install and test with replacement optical drive SATA ex cable. Verify that media is now recognized and reads reliably. Yes Cable change resolved issue. X03 No Replace the ...

[Page 52] Apple Xserve

Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Mass Storage 52 2010-06-28 2. Verify all connections between logic board, ex cable, optical drive are secure. Visually inspect cables and connectors for any debris, damage, or bent pins. Is optical dr...

[Page 53] Apple Xserve

Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Mass Storage 53 2010-06-28 Deep Dive Check Result Action Code 1. Is optical drive constantly seeking or cycling eject mechanism without an optical disc installed? Optical drive should perform only one res...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Mass Storage 54 2010-06-28 7. Disc spin should cease 30 seconds after mounting data CD on desktop. Media may be mounting on a defective internal spindle hub. Is the noise related to disc spin? Yes Replac...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Mass Storage 55 2010-06-28 3. Disconnect optical drive by lifting SATA cable at logic board and connecting a known-good drive. Verify that media is now recognized and reads reliably. Yes SATA port functi...

[Page 56] Apple Xserve

Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Mass Storage 56 2010-06-28 2. Verify the optical drive listed in the device tree for ATA devices in System Proler? Yes Optical drive has power, inspect disc acceptance. Re-inspect for non standard med...

[Page 57] Apple Xserve

Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Mass Storage 57 2010-06-28 Deep Dive Check Result Action Code 1. Verify that the bezel over the slot is not bent. If it is, gently bend it back into position. Yes Issue resolved. No Go to step 2. 2. Verify...

[Page 58] Apple Xserve

Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Mass Storage 58 2010-06-28 RAID Battery Not Charging Quick Check Symptom Quick Check RAID Battery Will Not Charge • The following messages may be displayed in RAID Utility: The Apple RAID Card Installed in...

[Page 59] Apple Xserve

Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Mass Storage 59 2010-06-28 Deep Dive Check Result Action Code 1. Disconnect RAID battery connector from drive interconnect backplane. Using a multimeter set to measure DC voltage in the 4 volt range, co...

[Page 60] Apple Xserve

Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Mass Storage 60 2010-06-28 Uncategorized Symptom Quick Check Symptom Quick Check Uncategorized Symptom Unable to locate appropriate symptom code Verify whether existing symptom code applies to the issue repo...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 61 2010-06-28 Input/Output Devices Rear USB Port Does Not Recognize Known Devices Quick Check Symptom Quick Check Rear USB Port Does Not Recognize Known Devices • USB devices not recog...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 62 2010-06-28 3. Reset SMC. Verify each of the USB buses are recognized, and a known good connected USB device is recognized? Yes Issue resolved. Issue maybe caused by another periphe...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 63 2010-06-28 3. Reset SMC. Verify each of the USB buses are recognized, and a known good connected USB device is recognized? Yes Issue resolved. Issue maybe caused by another periphe...

[Page 64] Apple Xserve

Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 64 2010-06-28 2. Verify the FireWire ports are free from contaminants and debris. Yes Go to step 3 No Remove contaminants and debris. Replace aected modules if necessary. Defects ...

[Page 65] Apple Xserve

Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 65 2010-06-28 Deep Dive Check Result Action Code 1. Does the expansion card meet the requirements for the slot in which it is being used? Yes Go to step 2. No Refer to product specic...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 66 2010-06-28 Uncategorized Symptom Quick Check Symptom Quick Check Uncategorized Symptom Unable to locate appropriate symptom code Verify whether existing symptom code applies to the is...

[Page 67] Apple Xserve

Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Communications 67 2010-06-28 Communications Ethernet Port/Device Issues Quick Check Symptom Quick Check Network Issues • Server cannot be seen on network • Slow network performance 1. Open the Network...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Communications 68 2010-06-28 2. Visually inspect Ethernet connector to ensure all pins will make physical contact with CAT5 or better network cable. Yes Ethernet interface contacts are good. Go to step 3...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Communications 69 2010-06-28 6. Verify Ethernet performance and reliability by starting up from a known-good OS install, and downloading a large le from a web site or le server. Yes If there is perf...

[Page 70] Apple Xserve

Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Video 70 2010-06-28 Video Video Distortion Quick Check Symptom Quick Check Video is distorted • Bad/Dim color • Lines or artifacts • Distortion/garbled video 1. Refer to the adjustments section of th...

[Page 71] Apple Xserve

Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Video 71 2010-06-28 No Video Quick Check Symptom Quick Check External display has no video, but activity lights ash at startup, drive operates, fan array is spinning, and power LED is illuminated. • ...

[Page 72] Apple Xserve

Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Mechanical Issues: Thermal and Enclosure 72 2010-06-28 Mechanical Issues: Thermal and Enclosure Failed or Fast Fans Quick Check Symptom Quick Check System Fast/Failed Fans • System feels very warm • Comp...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Mechanical Issues: Thermal and Enclosure 73 2010-06-28 2. Determine if there are runaway applications or processes consuming the CPU’s - Verify using ‘Activity Monitor’. Are any runaway applications...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Mechanical Issues: Thermal and Enclosure 74 2010-06-28 6. Clear out any obstructions such as dust or internal cables from the fan array and heatsinks. Reseat fan array connections to drive interconnect b...

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© 2008 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.  Apple Technician Guide Take Apart Xserve (Early 2009) ...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Take Apart — General Information 76 2010-06-28 General Information Orientation For most take-apart procedures, Apple recommends removing the computer from the rack before removing or installing the part. Tools The following ...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Take Apart — General Information 77 2010-06-28 Icon Legend The following icons are used in this chapter: Icon Meaning Warning or caution Check; make sure you do this Challenging procedure; requires more thought and/or time un...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Take Apart — Apple Drive Module 78 2010-06-28 First Steps Caution: Make sure data is backed up before removing or replacing the drive. . Tools • Xserve Allen wrench key Apple Drive Module ...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Take Apart — Apple Drive Module 79 2010-06-28 Removal 1 Make sure the locking mechanism is in the unlocked position. 4 Press the handle on the drive. Wait for the upper LED to turn o 2 Make sure the drive being repla...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Take Apart — Apple Drive Module 80 2010-06-28 5 Grasp handle on the replacement drive. Pull module out of the Xserve. Replacement 1 Slide module into the bay until it is rmly seated. 2 Press the handle ush with ...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Take Apart — Power Supply 81 2010-06-28 First Steps Warning: If the Xserve has only one power supply, shutdown computer. Tools • ESD wrist strap Power Supply ...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Take Apart — Power Supply 82 2010-06-28 Removal 1 Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 2 Pull handle to release the power supply. 3 Slide out of the bay. Replacement 1 Pull handle on the new power supply. 2 Sl...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Take Apart — Power Supply Blank 83 2010-06-28 First Steps • No rst steps for this procedure. Tools • No tools required Power Supply Blank ...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Take Apart — Power Supply Blank 84 2010-06-28 Removal 1 Pull the handle to swing open the power supply blank. 2 Notice the hook that catches on the inside bottom of the power supply bay. 3 Open the power supply blank ...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Take Apart — Top Cover 85 2010-06-28 First Steps Write down the Xserve serial number. If the Xserve’s software must be setup after service is complete, the serial number will be required. Tools • ESD wrist strap • ...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Take Apart — Top Cover 86 2010-06-28 Removal 1 Shutdown the Xserve and wait a few moments for components to cool. 2 If the Xserve case is locked, use the Xserve Allen wrench to unlock the security lock on the front p...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Take Apart — Solid State Drive 87 2010-06-28 First Steps Remove: • Top Cover Tools • ESD wrist strap and mat • Black stick Solid State Drive ...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Take Apart — Solid State Drive 88 2010-06-28 Removal 1 Disconnect the SSD cable from the Front Panel Board. 2 Gently press the two tabs out to release the drive. It may be helpful to use the black stick under the driv...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Take Apart — Solid State Drive Cable 89 2010-06-28 First Steps Remove: • Top Cover • Solid State Drive . Tools • ESD wrist strap • Black stick Solid State Drive Cable ...

[Page 90] Apple Xserve

Xserve (Early 2009) Take Apart — Solid State Drive Cable 90 2010-06-28 Removal 1 Disconnect Solid- State Drive cable from the Front Panel Board. 2 Lift the Kapton tape from the Solid-State Drive. 3 Using the black stick, gently ip up th...

[Page 91] Apple Xserve

Xserve (Early 2009) Take Apart — Solid State Drive Carrier 91 2010-06-28 First Steps Remove: • Top Cover • Solid State Drive . Tools • ESD wrist strap • Black stick Solid State Drive Carrier Note: Adhesive on the bottom side of the so...

[Page 92] Apple Xserve

Xserve (Early 2009) Take Apart — Solid State Drive Carrier 92 2010-06-28 Removal 1 Gently lift the carrier from the adhesive on the enclosure. Replacement Note: The adhesive on the replacement carrier is located on the bottom of the carrier...

[Page 93] Apple Xserve

Xserve (Early 2009) Take Apart — Solid State Drive Carrier 93 2010-06-28 2 Position the carrier adhesive side down. Align the holes in the carrier with the four enclosure holes indicated and press down. ...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Take Apart — Memory 94 2010-06-28 First Steps Remove: • Top Cover Apple recommends that you use Apple-approved DIMMs. DIMMs from older Xserve systems are not compatible with this Xserve. Tools • ESD wrist strap and ...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Take Apart — Memory 95 2010-06-28 Removal 1 Open ejectors on DIMM slots.by pushing them out to the sides. 2 Holding the DIMM by edges, remove it from connector. 3 Do not touch the gold connectors. Warning: DIMMs may b...

[Page 96] Apple Xserve

Xserve (Early 2009) Take Apart — Memory 96 2010-06-28 Replacement Replacement Note: The DIMM is designed to t into the slot only one way. Be sure to align the notch on the DIMM with the slot. 1 Align.the notch on the DIMM with the slot....

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Xserve (Early 2009) Take Apart — PCI-E Riser Cards 97 2010-06-28 First Steps Remove: • Top Cover Important: Before you begin this procedure, verify the Xserve is turned o and unplugged. Tools • ESD wrist strap and mat • Phillips #...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Take Apart — PCI-E Riser Cards 98 2010-06-28 Removal 1 Loosen the two captive screws that secure the riser bracket to the back panel. 2 Carefully pull up on the bracket and riser to disconnect from the logic board. 3 ...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Take Apart — PCI-E Expansion Cards 99 2010-06-28 First Steps Remove: • Top Cover • PCI-E Riser Cards Important: Before you begin this procedure, verify the Xserve is turned o and unplugged. Tools • ESD wrist str...

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Xserve (Early 2009) Take Apart — PCI-E Expansion Cards 100 2010-06-28 Removal 1 Loosen the two captive screws that secure the riser bracket to the back panel. 2 Carefully pull up on the bracket and riser., with the expansion card still a...