Apple power mac g5 User Manual

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

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Procedure
Release the drive locking latch by rotating it up.
Disconnect the drive data cable and power cable from the hard drive.
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 circled areas on the illustration 
below.) If two drives are installed, remove the bottom drive first....

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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.
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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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Procedure
Upper Hard Drive Cable
Clip off the connector from the hard drive end of the upper hard drive data cable.
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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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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Lower Hard Drive Cable
Clip off the connector from the hard drive end of the lower hard drive cable. 
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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Replacement Note: When installing the replacement lower hard drive cable, first route the cable 
through the opening in the hard drive bay.
Then install the lower hard drive with the cable routed above the drive, and connect the cable to 
the drive as illustrated. 

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Optical Drive
Important: When installing a replacement optical drive, use the original Apple cables that came 
with the Power Mac G5. 
Tools
No tools are required for this procedure.
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, open the computer.
Part Location