Apple Optical Drive Bracket user manual

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Xserve
Optical Drive Bracket
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
http://www.info.apple.com/installparts/.
Tools Required
The following tools are required for this procedure:
• Flatblade screwdriver
• Phillips screwdriver
Opening the Server
The server slides open from the fro

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4. If the server is in the locked position (the yellow security LED on the front panel is on), use the Allen key that came with the server to unlock it. 5. If the cable management arm is not in use, unplug all external cables except the power cord. 6. Touch the server’s metal case to discharge any static electricity. Important: Always ground yourself by touching the server’s case before you touch any parts or install any components inside the server. To avoid static electricity bu

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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. Xserve Optical Drive Bracket - 3

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Removing the Installed Optical Drive Bracket 1. Disconnect the optical drive cable from the optical drive. (Figure 3) 2. Press in on the drive’s side bracket to release the drive from the chassis. 3. Lift up the bracket side of the drive and remove the drive from the server. Figure 3 4. Remove the two screws that secure the side bracket to the original drive and remove the bracket from the drive. (Figure 4) Figure 4 Xserve Optical Drive Bracket - 4

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Installing the Replacement Optical Drive Bracket 1. Install the replacement bracket on the drive, securing it with the two screws from the original drive or the screws included with the replacement bracket. 2. Align the corner of the replacement drive with the two guides in the chassis and press the drive down until you hear it snap into place. (Figure 6) 3. Reconnect the optical drive cable to the drive. Figure 6 Closing the Server 1. Carefully slide the bottom housing back into

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