Apple power mac g5 User Manual

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Logic Board: Power Mac G5 
(June 2004/Early 2005) 
Note: Most Power Mac G5 (June 2004/Early 2005) computers route the antenna board cables 
and modem filter board cable on the underside of the logic board. However, some Power Mac 
G5 (June 2004 Dual 1.8 GHz) computers route the antenna board and modem filter board cables 
on the top of the logic board. If the Power Mac G5 (June 2004 Dual 1.8 GHz) logic board you are 
repairing routes the cables on the top of the board, see...

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Part Location 

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Procedure
Disconnect the cables from the top of the logic board.
Remove the 10 standoffs from the logic board (marked by a square in the illustration below).
Remove the five screws that secure the logic board (marked by a circle in the illustration 
below).
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Carefully slide the logic board to the left to unhook the tabs (marked by a triangle in the 
illustration above). Tilt the logic board up and maneuver it out of the enclosure, making sure 
the ports clear the enclosure openings. 
Note: Perform the following procedures only if you are replacing the logic board with a new 
logic board.
Transfer the following from the original logic board to the replacement board (see individual 
procedures in this chapter for detailed steps):...

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Turn the logic board over. Remove the three PCI divider mounting screws and remove the 
divider from the logic board.
Position the PCI divider on the replacement logic board and install the three mounting 
screws.
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Connect the cables to the logic board and clip the cables onto the PCI divider. If the 
Bluetooth and /or AirPort cards are not installed, clip the cables to the left side of the PCI 
divider as shown below.
Connect the modem filter cable to the modem and install the modem on the logic board.
Install the AirPort Extreme Card and Bluetooth card on the logic board and connect their 
cables to the cards.
Install the memory DIMMs on the logic board.
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Transfer the port EMI shield from the original logic board to the replacement logic board, 
making sure the shield is fully seated on the ports.
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Replacement Procedure
Important: Replacement logic boards may have a mylar sheet or Kapton tape installed in the 
area of the processor connectors. Do not remove the mylar or tape.
Temporarily tape the top six cables to the media shelf so that they are out of the way. 
Note: You may find a long strip of packing tape useful in securing the cables.
Replace the ambient board.
Angle the logic board into the enclosure so that the port edge goes in first.
Position the logic board...

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Note: When installing the logic board into the computer, make sure the antenna board 
shield is not bent back away from the case. The shield should touch the case when the logic 
board is fully installed.
Replace the logic board screws and standoffs.
Replace the two PCI card guide screws.
Connect the six cables at the top of the logic board to the board.
Replace the power supply and reconnect all power supply cables to the logic board.
Replace the front panel board cable....

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Modem Filter Board and Cables: 
Power Mac G5 (June 2004/ 
Early 2005)
Note: Some Power Mac G5 (June 2004 Dual 1.8 GHz) computers route the modem filter board 
cables on top of the logic board. Refer to the “Modem Filter Board and Cables: Power Mac G5” 
procedure earlier in this chapter.
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...