Apple Xserve Intel (Late 2006) Service Parts Kit User Manual

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Remove the processor heat sinks.

Important:

Each heat sink is connected to the main logic board by small temperature

sensor wires. Be careful not to pull on the wires as you lift the heat sink enough to
disconnect the wires from the main logic board. It’s easier to reach the wire connectors
if you start with the heat sink closest to the DIMM slots.

a

Loosen the four screws securing the heat sink that is closest to the DIMM slots.

b

Slowly lift the heat sink off the processor just far enough so that you can reach the
sensor wire connector on the main logic board. You might feel some resistance from
the thermal grease that binds the heat sink to the processor.

c

Pull on the connector, not the wires, to disconnect the sensor wires from the main
logic board, and then set the heat sink aside.

d

Repeat this process to remove the second heat sink.

Unscrew the heat sink and lift it only a short distance.

The heat sink is attached
to the logic board
by a pair of thin wires.

Detach the wires from
the logic board and
remove the heat sink.

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