Apple Power Mac 073-0541 User's Manual
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1. Power Mac G4 Cube ATA Hard Drive Replacement Instructions Be sure to follow these instructions carefully Failure to follow these instructions could result in damage to your equipment and may void your warranty Replacing the ATA hard drive in your computer requires five basic steps Turn off the computer Remove the computer core from the enclosure e Remove the installed ATA drive e Install the replacement ATA drive e Replace the computer core in the enclosure Note Written and video instructions covering customer installable parts are available at http Awww info apple com installparts Tools Required e Flat blade screwdriver Torx T 8 screwdriver e Phillips screwdriver Electrostatic Discharge ESD Static electricity a normal and natural phenomenon builds up on your body as you walk around You experience an electrostatic discharge ESD when you touch an object and feel a spark ESD can cause damage to the internal components of your computer To avoid ESD damage read and follow all instructions Backing Up Your Data Warning Before replacing your hard drive make sure you back up all data on the drive 073 0541 Rev C Removing the Computer Core From the Enclosure 1 Place your computer on a clean flat surface 2 Shut down your computer by opening the Special menu and choosing Shut Down Then wait five minutes for the computer s internal components to cool down 3 Unplug all cables f2. Cube ATA Hard Drive Push in the core latch and reposition the computer chassis so you can access the heatsink and hard drive Loosen but do not remove the three captive screws at the heatsink Lift up the loosened heatsink and slide the hard drive out of the carrier Screws ee N Hard Drive jma WW z GEA Installing the Replacement Drive 1 Position the replacement drive on the drive carrier so that the ribbon cable and power cable connectors align with the slots at the end of the carrier Lift up the heatsink and slide in the drive Align the heatsink fins to the opposite heatsink fins Tighten the three captive screws Power Mac G4 Cube ATA Hard Drive 5 4 Reconnect the power cable connector and the ATA ribbon cable connector to the drive Pull Tab Connector Connector 5 Close the AirPort shield door and press it down so the door latch engages 6 Reinstall the AirPort Card if applicable 6 Power Mac G4 Cube ATA Hard Drive Replacing the Computer Core in the Enclosure 1 Holding the core by the latch insert the core into the computer Note The core fits into the enclosure only one way Position the core so the ports are toward the back of the enclosure Enclosure 2 With a flat hand press down on the latch until it locks into place Firmly press the core to en
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4. rom the computer except the power cord Note If you have never plugged in your computer connect the computer s power cord and plug it in 4 Turn the computer on its side on a soft clean cloth and ground yourself by touching the bare metal between the video ports Important To avoid electrostatic discharge always ground yourself by touching the bare metal before you touch any parts or install any components inside the computer To avoid static electricity building back up in your body do not walk around the room until you have completed the installation and closed the computer 5 Unplug the power cord 2 Power Mac G4 Cube ATA Hard Drive 6 Turn the computer upside down and push down on the latch to release it Allow the latch to extend completely Extended Latch 7 Gently pull the core from the computer enclosure and place the core on a soft cloth Enclosure Power Mac G4 Cube ATA Hard Drive 3 Removing the Installed Drive 1 Remove the AirPort Card if installed 2 Press and hold the door latch and then open the AirPort shield door Door Latch 3 With the AirPort shield door open pull the tab to disconnect the ATA ribbon cable connector from the hard drive 4 Disconnect the power cable connector from the hard drive You might need to use a flat blade screwdriver to pry up and loosen the connector Pull Tab Connector Connector 4 Power Mac G4
5. sure it is fully secured within the enclosure Important Do not lift or carry your computer by the core latch The enclosure could fall off the core and be damaged Power Mac G4 Cube ATA Hard Drive 7 3 Turn your computer upright and reconnect all cables 4 Restart your computer and restore the data from your backup to the new drive Warning Never turn on your computer unless all of its internal and external parts are in place and it is closed Operating the computer when it is open or missing parts can damage your computer or cause injury Repackaging the Drive Repackage the drive you removed from the computer in the static proof bag and box that you received with the replacement drive Seal the box and affix the return label with the tape and label included in the box Apple Computer Inc 2001 Apple Computer Inc All rights reserved Under the copyright laws this document may not be copied in whole or in part without the written consent of Apple The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries Use of the keyboard Apple logo Option Shift K for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of Apple may constitute trademark infringement and unfair competition in violation of federal and state laws Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is accurate Apple is not responsible for printing or clerical errors App
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