Apple power mac g5 late 2004 User Manual

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 Modem Filter Board and Cable 4. Slide the modem 
filter board back to disengage it from its mounting bracket, and 
remove the board and cable from the logic board.
Replacement Note:  Make sure the modem  filter cable routes out through the opening in 
the side of the modem  filter cap before securing the cap to the modem  filter board. 

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 Antenna Board and Cables
Antenna Board and Cables
Tools
The only tools required for this procedure is a Phillips screwdriver. 
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, open the computer, lay it on its side with the access side facing up, and 
remove the following:
• All AGP and PCI cards
• Airport Extreme Card (if installed)
• PCI card guide
• Speaker/fan assembly
• Heatsink cover
• Processor inlet frame
• Rear exhaust fan assembly
• PCI divider
• Logic board 

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 Antenna Board and Cables
Part Location
Procedure
1. Remove the two antenna board mounting screws. 

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 Antenna Board and Cables 2. Remove the Bluetooth cable (gray) and AirPort cable (black) from the clips on the 
underside of the logic board.
3. Remove the antenna board and cables from the logic board. 

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 Power Supply
Power Supply
Tools
The only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips screwdriver.
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, open the computer, lay it on its side with the access side facing up, and 
remove the following:
• All AGP and PCI cards
• Airport Extreme Card (if installed)
• PCI card guide
• Speaker/fan assembly
• Heatsink cover
• Processor inlet frame
• Rear exhaust fan assembly
• PCI divider
• Logic board
Part Location 

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 Power Supply
Procedure
1. Remove the two screws that secure the power supply top cover, and remove the cover 
from the enclosure.
Warning:  Whenever the power supply cover is removed, be very careful not to drop\
 
any screws into the power supply. Doing so could short out the unit.
Remove the four power supply mounting screws on the bottom of the enclosure. 

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 Power Supply 2. Push in on the power receptacle, and slide the power supply toward the front of the 
computer.
3. Tilt the power supply a short distance out of the bottom of the enclosure.
4. Disconnect the power harness cable from the power supply.
5. Remove the power supply from the enclosure. 

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 Power Supply Replacement Note:
 After reconnecting the power supply to the power harness cable, 
slightly lift the cable so that it does not become wedged under the power supply, and lower 
the power supply into the enclosure. Rotate the power supply back  flush with the 
enclosure bottom until it snaps into place. Then slide the power supply toward the back of 
the computer, making sure the power receptacle aligns with the opening in the back panel. 

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 Air Deflector Sensor Board
Air Deflector Sensor Board
Tools
The only tool required for this procedure is a  flat-blade screwdriver. A small mirror to use in 
locating the board is optional.
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, open the computer, lay it on its side with the access side facing up, and 
remove the following:
• All AGP and PCI cards
• Airport Extreme Card (if installed)
• PCI card guide
• Speaker/fan assembly
• Heatsink cover
• Processor inlet frame
•...

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 Air Deflector Sensor Board
Procedure
The air de flector sensor board is located inside the enclosure on the bottom right front 
corner of the frame. You may  find a small mirror useful in locating the board.
1. Disconnect the sensor cable from the air de flector sensor board.
2. Using a  flat-blade screwdriver, pry up the sensor board from the frame and remove the 
board from the enclosure.
Note:  Adhesive on the back of the board attaches the sensor board to the...