2006 Xserve Teardown

Unplug power and connections and hold power for 15s to make sure the residual power is gone

Careful with the fibre lines if you have a raid attached

Graphic card if installed

Unscrew the two thumb screws at the back.

Pull back on the top, then remove the top cover.

pull out and to the right with the black locking lever

Pull out module

Push on the caddy handles to release the handle's then pull each one out.

use a #1 phillips on the 5 screws holding the Airduct in place.

slide up and out easily.

carefull with the backplane-to-logic board I/O cable

To remove the fan array you need to loosen two phillips on the right and left of the array as noted in the pic's.

Carefull around the fan plug requires you to pull straight up after screws are lose

Loosen the two captive screws that secure the riser bracket to the back panel.

pull up a little to clear the captive screws then lean back should come out easy

Also a good time to check the ROM battery! Replace battery only with type CR2032.

This is a delicate cable push the 2 sides together to release

Pop one side out then rock the connector wile pressing on the other tab for easier removal

The connecter is keyed for one way only

they are only press in connectors use a Spudger to pry one side, should come free after a little force

Note! there is adhesive on the side of the cable along the power module's side

lift one side of the connector gently it should pop out

!Note! more adhesive out lined in red!

Don't Use a screw driver like i did use a plastic Heavy-Duty Spudger

Unlock the CD locking leaver by sliding the arm to the left.

Push back away from bezel then lift up and out the drive.

To remove open the tabs on either side of the Ram slot to remove~ repeat for all ram.

Unscrew the one thumb screw on the main part of the board