Apple ATA Drive Cable User's Manual
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1. 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 Apple Computer Inc 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino CA 95014 2084 USA 1 408 996 1010 http www apple com Apple the Apple logo Mac Macintosh and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries Power Mac is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc w ol s3 Le is oo a IE E EN 000 SOS O A XO 0000000000 00 A 000000860000 O SS Power Mac G4 ATA Drive Cable 3 o Power Mac G4 ATA Drive Cable 42. Power Mac G4 Macintosh Server G4 ATA Drive Cable Replacement Instructions Be sure to follow the instructions in this sheet carefully Failure to follow these instructions could result in damage to your equipment and may void your warranty Note Written and video instructions covering customer installable parts are available at http www info apple com installparts Tools Required No tools are required for this procedure Opening the Computer Warning Always turn off your computer before opening it to avoid damaging its internal components 1 Place your computer on a clean flat surface 2 If you think your computer is in sleep press the power button on the front of the computer to wake it 3 Shut down your computer by opening the Special menu and choosing Shut Down Then wait five minutes for the computers internal components to cool down 4 Ifyou attached a security cable through the computers lockable cover latch remove the cable 5 Unplug all other cables from the computer except the power cord 6 Touch the metal PCI access covers on the back of the computer Figure 1A Important To avoid electrostatic discharge always ground yourself by touching the port access covers 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 your installation and closed the computer 7
3. Unplug the power cord 073 0566 Rev B 8 9 Lift the latch on the right side access panel Figure 1B Gently lower the access panel until it lies flat To avoid scratching the case lower the panel onto a soft clean cloth Figure 2 Warning If you see any lights glowing on the main logic board the computer has not been shut down Close the side access panel and shut down the computer before proceeding Removing the Installed Cable 1 2 Disconnect the ATA cable from the logic board Figure 3A Disconnect the ATA cable from the hard drive Figure 3B and remove the cable from the computer Note Dispose of this cable do not return it to Apple Installing the Replacement Cable 1 Connect the replacement ATA cable to the drive Note If you are connecting the cable to two drives installed in the drive carrier attach the connector at the end of the cable to the bottom drive Connect the other end of the ATA cable to the logic board Closing the Computer 1 Raise the side access panel lift the latch and press the panel against the case until it snaps securely into place Reconnect all cables and restart your computer 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 Power Mac G4 ATA Drive Cable 2 Apple Computer Inc 2001
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