Xserve
Optical Drive Cable
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 customer-installable parts are available at
Tools Required
No tools are required for this procedure.You may, however, find a Phillips screwdriver
useful in releasing the thumbscrews at the front of the server.
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 optical drive cable, you
will be asked for the serial number at login.
073-0677 Rev. A
9. Grasp the thumbscrews and slide the bottom housing forward part way to expose the
two chassis levers. (Figure 2)
10. While depressing both levers, pull the bottom housing all the way forward and remove
it from the rack.
Figure 2
11. Place the bottom housing on a sturdy, flat surface and ESD mat.
12. Put on the ESD wrist strap.
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Removing the Installed Optical Drive Cable
1. Disconnect the optical drive cable from the optical drive.
2. Disconnect the cable from the drive interconnect board and remove the cable from the
server. (Figure 3)
Figure 3
Installing the Replacement Optical Drive Cable
Connect the replacement optical drive cable to the drive interconnect board and the
optical drive.
Closing the Server
1. Carefully slide the bottom housing back into the rack.
2. Tighten the front thumbscrews to secure it.
Warning: Never turn on the server unless all of its internal and external parts
are in place and it is closed. Operating the server when it is open or missing
parts can damage it or cause injury.
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