Apple power mac g5 late 2004 User Manual
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Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 22 AGP/PCI Card Tools The only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips screwdriver. Preliminary Steps Before you begin, open the computer and lay it on its side with the access side facing up. Part Location
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Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 23 AGP/PCI Card Procedure Install an AGP video card in slot 1 only. Install either PCI or PCI-X cards in the slots labeled 2, 3, and 4. Warning: When removing or installing a PCI or AGP card, handle it only by the edges. Do not touch its connectors or any of the components on the card. Lift the card straight out from the connector to remove it, and insert it straight into the connector to install it. Do not rock the card from side to side and don’t force the...
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Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 24 AirPort Extreme Card AirPort Extreme Card Only the AirPort Extreme Card may be installed in the Power Mac G5. Older AirPort Cards do not work in this computer. Tools No tools are required for this procedure. Preliminary Steps Before you begin, open the computer and lay it on its side with the access side facing up. Part Location
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Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 25 AirPort Extreme Card Procedure 1. Carefully disconnect the antenna cable from the end of the AirPort Extreme Card. 2. Pull the card straight back out of the enclosure. Replacement Note: Placing a hand on each side of the card, guide the card down into the logic board connector, making sure to align the front edge of the card’s connector with the front of the logic board connector. Important: Be sure to reconnect the antenna cable to the card.
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Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 26 Modem Board Modem Board Tools The only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips screwdriver. Preliminary Steps Before you begin, open the computer and lay it on its side with the access side facing up. Part Location
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Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 27 Modem Board Procedure 1. Remove the two screws that secure the modem board. 2. Lift the board slightly and disconnect the modem filter cable from the modem board. 3. Remove the modem from the enclosure. Important: Be sure to reconnect the modem filter cable before reinstalling the modem.
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Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 28 Bluetooth Card Bluetooth Card Tools The only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips screwdriver. Preliminary Steps Before you begin, open the computer and lay it on its side with the access side facing up. Part Location
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Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 29 Bluetooth Card Procedure 1. Remove the two Bluetooth card mounting screws. 2. Lift the Bluetooth card straight up a short distance to disconnect it from the logic board. Then turn the card over, and disconnect the Bluetooth antenna cable from the underside of the card. Replacement Note: Be very careful connecting the antenna cable to the Bluetooth card. The connector is fragile and can easily be bent.
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Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 30 Battery Battery Tools No tools are required for this procedure. You may, however, find a jeweler’s flat-blade screwdriver useful in removing the battery from its holder. Preliminary Steps Before you begin, open the computer and lay it on its side with the access side facing up. If a PCI card is installed in the slot next to the battery, remove the card. Part Location
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Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 31 Battery Procedure 1. Insert a fingernail or jeweler’s flat-blade screwdriver into the cut-out in the side of the battery holder and lift the battery slightly. 2. Slide the battery out from underneath the holder’s metal clip and over the edge of the battery holder. Note: Be careful when sliding the battery from underneath the clip. Pulling u\ p on the clip may cause it to break off. 3. Remove the battery from the enclosure.