Apple power mac g4 cube User Manual

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 Video Card5. 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.
 
6. Turn over the video card. Holding the edge of the video card, disconnect it from the 
video riser card connector.
7. Remove the replacement video card from its static-proof bag and hold it by its corners, 
taking care not to touch the gold connector or any of the components on the card. 

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 Video Card 8. If the replacement card does not have a fence already installed, install the fence that 
came in the box with the card. Using a Phillips screwdriver, install the two Phillips 
screws on either side of the ADC connector and the two Torx screws on the fence side 
tabs. Using pliers, install the two jack-nut screws on either side of the VGA connector.
9. Connect the replacement video card to the video riser card. Firmly press the card into 
the connector...

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 28.5-Volt Power Cable
28.5-Volt Power Cable
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools:
¥ Torx T10 screwdriver
¥ Needlenose pliers
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the core from the computer 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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 28.5-Volt Power Cable Note: If there is a metal clip on the corner of the card, remove the screw from the 
clip, then lift off the clip. The metal clip is not present nor required on all production 
models.
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4. Holding the video riser card by the top corners, gently rock and pull the card until it is 
released from its connector 
Warning: When removing or installing a card, do not touch its gold connectors. 
Handle cards only by the edges.
  

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 28.5-Volt Power Cable5. 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.
 
6. Turn over the video card. Holding the edge of the video card, disconnect the 28.5-volt 
power cable connector from the video riser card at J3.
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 28.5-Volt Power Cable 7. Disconnect the 28.5-volt power cable from the logic board. To install the replacement 
power cable, use a needlenose pliers to align the cable with the connector.
8. Install the replacement 28.5-volt 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...

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 NMI Board
NMI Board
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools:
¥ Torx T10 screwdriver
¥ Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool)
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the following:
¥ Computer core from enclosure
¥ Top plate assembly
¥ Video card and video riser card
¥ Memory card
Procedure
1. Place the computer core on its base so the heatsink faces up. Remove the screw that 
attaches the NMI switch board to the chassis.
2. Push in on the...

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 NMI Board 3. Use a black stick to pry up the button panel from the chassis.
4. When installing the replacement NMI switch board, ensure the circular buttons align 
with the round openings in the chassis.
5. Install the replacement NMI switch board, 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...

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 Modem Board
Modem Board
Tools
The only tool required for this procedure is a Torx T10 screwdriver.
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove 
¥ Computer core from enclosure
¥ Video card and video riser card
Procedure
1. Place the core on its side so the core latch is in front of you.
2. Remove the two screws at the modem board. (The modem screws are shorter than 
the video card screws.)
  

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 Modem Board 3. Holding the modem board by the edges, rock and tilt it up to release it from its 
connector. Then move it away from the chassis panel to release the modem port.
 
4. Holding the replacement modem board by the edges, tilt the board so the modem port 
Þts into the opening in the chassis. 
5. With the modem board aligned over the connector, press the edges of the board so 
the modem board snaps into place.
6. Install the two screws.
7. Reassemble and test...