Apple power mac g5 User Manual

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Procedure
Remove the two screws that mount the PCI card guide to the logic board.
Slide the card guide up to release the two latches from the PCI divider, and remove the card 
guide from the enclosure.
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Speaker/Fan Assembly
Tools
The only tools required for this procedure are a Phillips screwdriver and needlenose pliers.
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, open the computer, lay it on its side with the access side facing up, and 
remove the PCI card guide.
Part Location 

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Procedure
Disconnect the speaker and fan cables from the logic board.
Lift the speaker/fan assembly straight up and remove it from the enclosure. 
Important: Be careful that the fan and speaker cables do not catch on the PCI divider as you 
lift the assembly.
If you are replacing the speaker, remove the two screws and remove the speaker from the 
speaker/fan bracket.
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If you are replacing the fan, use needlenose pliers to pull the fan off the four grommet 
fasteners. Then remove the fan from the bracket.
Replacement Note: When reinstalling the speaker/fan bracket in the enclosure, make sure the 
large tab on the side of bracket engages with the channel in the PCI divider.
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Modem: Power Mac G5, Power 
Mac G5 (June 2004 Dual 1.8 
GHz)
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 speaker/fan assembly.
Part Location 

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Procedure
Remove the two screws that secure the modem board.
Lift the board slightly and disconnect the modem filter cable from the modem board.
Remove the modem from the enclosure.
Important: Be sure to reconnect the modem filter cable before reinstalling the modem.
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Soft Modem: Power Mac G5 
(June 2004 Dual 2.0/2.5 GHz), 
Power Mac G5 (Early 2005)
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 speaker/fan assembly.
Part Location 

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Procedure
Remove the two screws that secure the modem board. 
Disconnect the board from the connector on the logic board. Disconnect the modem filter 
cable from the modem board. 
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Bluetooth Card
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 speaker/fan assembly.
Part Location 

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Procedure
Remove the two Bluetooth mounting screws.
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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