Apple power mac g4 fw 800 User Manual

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 AirPort Card
Procedure
1. Detach the coaxial antenna wire from the port on the end of the AirPort Card.
 
2. Pull the clear plastic tab on the AirPort Card to disconnect the card from the connector 
on the logic board.
  

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 AirPort Card Note: If you are not replacing the AirPort Card, stow the antenna wire on the side of the 
PCI card guide, being careful not to bend or crimp the wire tightly.
 
Warning: Handle the AirPort antenna with care. Due to the cable routing through the 
chassis panels, an AirPort antenna can be replaced only by ordering a new computer 
enclosure. 

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 AirPort Extreme Card
AirPort Extreme Card
Note: This section applies to the Power Mac G4 (FW 800) computer only. If you are 
replacing the original AirPort Card— the larger card—go to the previous section. 
Tools
No tools are required for this procedure.
Part Location
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, open the side access panel. 

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 AirPort Extreme Card
Procedure
1. Detach the coaxial antenna wire from the port on the end of the AirPort Extreme Card.
 
2. Pull the clear plastic tab on the card to disconnect the card from the connector on the 
logic board.
  

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 AirPort Extreme CardNote: If you are not replacing the AirPort Extreme Card, stow the antenna wire on the side 
of the card guide, being careful not to bend or crimp the wire tightly.
 
Warning: Handle the AirPort antenna with care. Due to the cable routing through the 
chassis panels, an AirPort antenna can be replaced only by ordering a new computer 
enclosure. 

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 Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Note: This section applies to the Power Mac G4 (FW 800) computer only. 
Tools
No tools are required for this procedure.
Part Location
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, open the side access panel. 

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 Bluetooth
Procedure
1. Holding the edges of the bluetooth board, pull the board straight up to disconnect it 
from the logic board.
 
2. Turn over the board and pull the round connector off the board.
  

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 Bluetooth Note: If you are not replacing Bluetooth, stow the antenna wire on the side of the PCI card 
guide, being careful not to bend or crimp the wire tightly.
  

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 Video Card
Video Card
Tools
The only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips screwdriver.
Part Location
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, open the side access panel. 

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 Video Card
Procedure
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the video card mounting screw. 
2 . Gently hold back the clip on the video card connector to release the card. 
3. Pull the card straight up, and remove it from the computer.