Apple power mac g5 late 2004 User Manual

							
 

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 Opening the Computer
 
Opening the Computer
 
Tools
 
No tools are required for this procedure.
 
Preliminary Steps
 
1. Shut down the computer.
 
Warning:
 
 Always shut down the computer before opening it to avoid damaging its 
internal components or the components you are installing. Do not open th\
e computer 
or attempt to install items inside it while it is on. 
2. Wait 5 to 10 minutes to allow the computer’s internal components to cool.
 
Warning:
 
 After you shut down the system, the internal components can be very hot. 
You must let the computer cool down before continuing.
3. Unplug all external cables from the computer except the power cord.
4. Touch the metal PCI access covers on the back of the computer to discharge any  static electricity from your body.
 
Important:
 
 Always discharge static before you touch any parts or install any 
components inside the computer. To avoid generating static electricity, \
do not walk 
around the room until you have finished working and closed the computer.\
5. Unplug the power cord.
6. Put on an ESD wrist strap. 
						

							
 

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 Opening the Computer
 
Procedure
 
1. Hold the side access panel and lift the latch on the back of the computer. 
 
Warning:
 
 The edges of the access panel and the enclosure can be sharp. Be very careful 
when handling them.
2. Remove the access panel and place it on a  flat surface covered by a soft, clean cloth.
 
Replacement Note:
 
 Make sure the latch is in the up position before replacing the access 
panel. If the latch is down, the access panel will not seat correctly in the enclosure. 
						

							
 

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 Opening the Computer3. Remove the air de
flector and place it on a soft, clean cloth.
 
Replacement Note:
 
 To replace the air de flector, insert the three tabs on the bottom edge 
of the de flector into the three slots in the bottom frame of the enclosure. Then swing the 
de flector up  flush against the top frame of the enclosure.
 
Important:
 
 Make sure you re-install the air de flector before replacing the access panel. If 
the air de flector is not installed, the computer will not function properly. 
						

							
 

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 Serial ATA Hard Drive
 
Serial ATA Hard Drive
 
The Power Mac G5 computer can accommodate two serial ATA hard drives in its internal 
hard drive bay. In most configurations, a single hard drive occupies the top portion of the 
bay. You can install one additional serial ATA hard drive in the empty slot in the bay. 
 
Important:
 
 Use the original Apple cables that came with the Power Mac G5 when 
installing ATA hard drives. 
 
Tools
 
The only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips screwdriver.
 
Preliminary Steps
 
Before you begin, open the computer.
 
Part Location 
						

							
 

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 Serial ATA Hard Drive
 
Procedure
 
1. Release the drive locking latch by rotating it up.
2. Disconnect the drive data cable and power cable from the hard drive.
3. Pull the drive out of the drive bay, being careful not to touch the bottom of the drive.
 
Note:
 
 If you encounter resistance, use a flatblade screwdriver to release the\
 latches 
on the drive bay rails as you pull the drive out of the bay. (See circl\
ed areas on the 
illustration below.) If two drives are installed, remove the bottom dri\
ve first.
 
Important:
 
 If the printed circuit board (PCB) is exposed on the bottom of the hard drive, 
hold the drive by its sides. To avoid damaging the replacement drive, take care not to touch 
the PCB during installation. 
						

							
 

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 Serial ATA Hard Drive
 
Replacement Note:
 
 If you are replacing a hard drive with a new drive, transfer the four 
guide screws from the sides of the original drive to the new drive. If you are installing an 
additional drive, transfer the guide screws from the side of the hard drive bay to the drive.
 
Replacement Note: 
 
When replacing the top drive, make sure the guide screws align with 
the middle slot of the drive bay, and then gently push the drive into the bay until it snaps 
into place in the top position.
When installing a bottom drive, align the guide screws with the bottom slot of the drive bay 
and slide the drive in until it snaps into place. 
						

							
 

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 Serial ATA Hard Drive Data Cable
 
Serial ATA Hard Drive 
Data Cable
 
Tools
 
The only tool required for this procedure is a small wire cutter.
 
Preliminary Steps
 
Before you begin, open the computer and remove the hard drive(s).
 
Part Location 
						

							
 

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 Serial ATA Hard Drive Data Cable
 
Procedure
 
Upper Hard Drive Data Cable
 
1. Clip off the connector from the hard drive end of the upper hard drive data cable.
2. Disconnect the cable from the logic board, pull the cable out of the hard drive bay, and remove the cable from the enclosure. 
						

							
 

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 Serial ATA Hard Drive Data Cable
 
Replacement Note:
 
 When installing the replacement upper hard drive cable, first route 
the cable through the opening in the hard drive bay.
Then install the upper hard drive with the cable routed below the drive, and connect the 
cable to the drive as illustrated. 
						

							
 

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 Serial ATA Hard Drive Data Cable
 
Lower Hard Drive Data Cable
 
1. Clip off the connector from the hard drive end of the lower hard drive cable.
2. Disconnect the cable from the logic board, pull the cable out of the hard drive bay, and remove the cable from the enclosure.