Apple Xserve Thermal Grease Kit Instructions

This document provides instructions for using the  Xserve (Late 2006/Early 2008) 073-1108 Rev. B Thermal Grease Kit. The kit includes pre-measured thermal grease, alcohol wipes for cleaning previous thermal grease, etc. It is important to follow the safety guidelines to avoid static electricity damage. Additionally, the thermal grease on the processor below the heat sink must be replaced every time the heat sink is removed or replaced. For more detailed instructions, please refer to the website http://www.apple.com/support/diy/.


Apple Xserve Thermal Grease Kit Instructions - cover page
Brand
Apple
Category
Server peripheral
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
14
File format
PDF
File size
3.3 MB
Published
05 June, 2012
Updated
28 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
022ACA6729BD5AE38B1754946FE8A64F

About this manual

This document provides step-by-step instructions for using a thermal grease kit on an Apple Xserve (Late 2006/Early 2008) server. The procedure covers removing the server from a rack, opening the enclosure, and replacing the processor heat sink to ensure proper cooling.

What's inside

  • Kit Contents
  • Working Safely Inside the Xserve
  • Removing the Xserve from a Rack
  • Opening the Xserve
  • Removing the Processor Heat Sinks
  • Using the Thermal Grease Kit

Frequently asked questions

What is included in the thermal grease kit?

The kit includes 2 syringes of pre-measured thermal grease and 2 alcohol wipes for cleaning.

When must the thermal grease be replaced?

Thermal grease must be replaced every time you remove or replace the processor heat sink.

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