Apple power mac g4 cube User Manual

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 ATA Ribbon Cable8. Reposition the computer so the heatsink faces up. Remove the panel from the 
computer chassis.
9. Pull the tab to disconnect the ATA ribbon cable from the hard drive. 

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 ATA Ribbon Cable 10. Using a magnetized screwdriver, remove the two screws from the side of the optical 
drive. Repeat on the other side. 
11.Warning: If the optical drive case is squeezed too tightly, the laser lens could be 
damaged. When handling the drive case, touch only the outer edges of the case.
Holding the drive case by the corner, pull the drive up about half way and disconnect 
the ATA ribbon cable from the drive.  

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 ATA Ribbon Cable12. When installing the replacement ATA ribbon cable, connect the cable to the optical 
drive Þrst.
13. Slide the drive all the way down and ensure the screw holes align on both sides of the 
drive. If they do not align, reseat the ATA ribbon cable connector. 
14. Install the screws, but do not tighten until all four are in the screw holes. Do not 
overtighten.
 
15. Make sure the replacement cable is routed as shown. 

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 ATA Ribbon Cable 16. Install the replacement ATA ribbon cable, and reassemble and test the computer.
Warning: Never turn on the computer unless all of its internal and external parts are 
in place and it is closed. Operating the computer when it is open or missing parts can 
damage the computer or cause injury.
Important: When installing the panel, make sure that all four tabs engage and no 
cables get caught.
 
Important: Ensure the panel tucks into the computer...

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 Optical Drive
Optical Drive
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools:
¥ Torx T10 screwdriver
¥ Magnetized Phillips screwdriver
¥ Pliers
¥ JewelerÕs Phillips screwdriver
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the following:
¥ Computer core from enclosure
¥ Top plate assembly
Procedure
Note:  The procedure is the same whether the optical drive is a CD-RW or a DVD-ROM 
drive. 
1. Grasp the top of the side panel, and slide it up and away to clear the four tabs...

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 Optical Drive 2. Move the AirPort Card antenna cable out from under the tape. If an AirPort Card is 
installed, disconnect the antenna cable from the AirPort Card. Press in on the latch to 
open the door  

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 Optical Drive3. Using a magnetized screwdriver, remove the two screws from the side of the drive. 
Repeat on the other side. 
  

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 Optical Drive 4.Warning: If the optical drive case is squeezed too tightly, the laser lens could be 
damaged. When handling the drive case, touch only the outer edges of the case.
Holding the drive case by the corner, pull the drive up about half way and disconnect 
the ATA ribbon cable. Then, using pliers, grasp the power cable connector and pull it 
toward you to disconnect it.
 
5. Slide the optical drive up and out of the chassis. 

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 Optical Drive6. Disconnect the board from the drive by removing the two screws. Then pull the board 
off of the drive. 
Warning: If the optical drive case is squeezed too tightly, the laser lens could be 
damaged. When handling the drive case, touch only the outer edges of the case.
 
7. Ensure the replacement optical drive switch is set to Slave.
  

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 Optical Drive 8. Install the connector board on the replacement optical drive, and secure it to the drive 
with the two screws. 
9. Holding the optical drive case by one corner, position the drive over the chassis so the 
labeled panel faces out and the connector board is at the bottom of the drive case. 
Slide in the drive half way and connect the power cable and the ATA ribbon cable.
10. Slide the drive all the way down and ensure the screw holes align on both sides...