Apple power mac g4 cube User Manual

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 Power Cable5. Using a magnetized screwdriver, remove the two screws from the side of the optical 
drive. Repeat on the other side. 
6.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 power cable from the drive.  

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 Power Cable 7.Replacement Note: When installing the replacement power cable, connect the cable 
to the optical drive Þrst.
8. 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 power cable connector. 
9. Install the screws, but do not tighten until all four are in the screw holes. Do not 
overtighten.
  

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 Power Cable10. Install the replacement power 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 chassis.
  

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 Video Riser Card
Video Riser Card
Tools
The only tool required for this procedure is a Torx T10 screwdriver.
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the computer core from the enclosure.
Procedure
1. Place the core on its side so the core latch is in front of you.
2. Remove the two screws that secure the video card bracket to the chassis.
3. Remove the single screw located on the left corner of the video card.  

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 Video Riser Card4.Note: If there is a metal clip on the corner of the video card, remove the screw from 
the clip, then lift off the clip. The metal clip is not present nor required on all production 
models. 
5.Warning: When removing or installing a card, do not touch its gold connectors. 
Handle cards only by the edges.
Holding the video riser card by the top corners, gently rock and pull the card until it is 
released from its connector.
  

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 Video Riser Card 6. Holding the video riser card by the edges, tilt up the end of the video card (opposite 
the video ports), and slide the cards out of the chassis.
 
7. Turn over the video card. Holding the edge of the video card, disconnect it from the 
video riser card connector.  

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 Video Riser CardNote: On some production models, there is a green video-card connector clip on the 
video riser card. To disconnect the video card from the video-card connector clip, 
press the green tab to release the clip from the slot in the video card. Then 
disconnect the video card from the video riser card.The video-card connector clip is 
not present nor required on all production models. 
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 Video Riser Card 8. Disconnect the three video riser card connectors:
¥ J3 (2-pin connector, marked 28.5 V)
¥ J4 (3-pin connector)
¥ J6 (5-pin connector; fits tightly; rock back and forth to remove)
 
9. Holding the replacement video riser card by the edges, reconnect connectors J3, J4, 
and J6. 
Important: Ensure all cables are securely connected and tucked out of the way so 
they do not catch on the enclosure when replacing the computer core.
10. Connect the video...

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 Video Card
Video Card
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools:
¥ Torx T10 screwdriver
¥ Phillips screwdriver
¥ Pliers
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the computer core from the enclosure.
Procedure
1. Place the core on its side so the core latch is in front of you.
2. Remove the two screws that secure the video card bracket to the chassis.
3. Remove the single screw located on the left corner of the video card.
  

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 Video Card Note: If there is a metal clip on the corner of the video card, remove the screw from 
the clip, then lift off the clip. The metal clip is not present nor required on all 
production models.
4. Warning: When removing or installing a card, do not touch its gold connectors. 
Handle cards only by the edges.
Holding the video riser card by the top corners, gently rock and pull the card until it is 
released from its connector.