Xserve
Processor
Replacement Instructions
Follow the instructions in this sheet carefully. Failure to follow these instructions could damage your equipment and void its warranty.
Note: Online instructions covering
Tools Required
The only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips screwdriver.
Opening the Server
The server slides open from the front of the rack. The top cover remains in place in the rack while the bottom housing (containing all internal components) should be placed on a sturdy, flat surface.
1.Alert users that the server will be unavailable for a period of time.
2.Shut down the server.
Warning: To avoid damaging internal components or causing injury, always shut down the server before opening it. After you shut down the server, internal components can be very hot. Let the server cool down before continuing.
3.Write down the server’s serial number, which is located on the back panel. If it is necessary to set up the server’s software after you replace the processor, you will be asked for the serial number at login.
