Apple power mac g4 mirrored drive doors User Manual

 
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 Rear Vented Panel
 
Procedure
 
1. With the computer positioned on its left side panel, remove the three Allen screws 
securing the rear vented panel to the computer.
2. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to pry out the tabs from the lower chassis. 

 
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 Rear Vented Panel 3. Grasp the rear vented panel on both sides of the lockable cover latch, and forcefully 
pull off the rear vented panel. 

 
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 Hard Drive Carrier, Back
 
Hard Drive Carrier, Back
 
Tools
 
The following tools are required for this procedure:
• Magnetized #2 Phillips screwdriver.
• Pliers
 
Part Location
Preliminary Steps
 
Before you begin, open the side access panel. 

 
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 Hard Drive Carrier, Back
 
Procedure
 
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw that attaches the carrier to the chassis.
 
Note:
 
 On some production models, the screw is not present nor required.
2. Pull the left side lever forward, and slide the carrier up to release the mounting pegs 
on the back of the carrier from the chassis.  

 
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 Hard Drive Carrier, Back3. Rotate the carrier back from the chassis far enough to reach the drive cables. 
Disconnect the hard drive data and power cables (P2 and P3) from the hard drive(s).
Note: You might need to use pliers to grasp and disconnect the power cable 
connector(s).
4. Remove the carrier and drive(s) from the computer.
Replacement Note: Connect the cables to the drives before installing the carrier.  

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 Hard Drive Carrier, Back Replacement Note: Be sure to align the mounting pegs on the back of the carrier with the 
notches in the chassis. Then press the carrier in and down until the pegs engage and the 
left side lever clicks into place. 

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 Hard Drive Carrier, Front
Hard Drive Carrier, Front
Tools
The only tool required for this procedure is a magnetized Phillips screwdriver.
Part Location
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, open the side access panel. 

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 Hard Drive Carrier, Front
Procedure
1. Press down on the carrier’s right side lever.
2. Holding the lever down, slide the carrier forward and out of the computer.
Warning: Be careful not to scrape any cables when sliding the carrier forward.
Replacement Note: Align the center mounting peg on the top of the carrier with the 
center channel on the underside of the optical drive shelf. This center peg helps to guide 
the carrier. Then align the two remaining...

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 Hard Drive Carrier, FrontReplacement Note: Before closing the side access panel, make sure the P4 and P5 
power cable connectors are either attached to the hard drives or tucked inside the front 
hard drive carrier. 

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Hard Drive
Tools
The only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips screwdriver.
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, do the following:
• Open the side access panel.
• Remove the hard drive carrier.
Procedure
1. Remove the four mounting screws from the sides of the drive carrier.
2. Slide the drive forward out the front of the drive carrier.