Installation in a PowerMac 7300, 7500, or

1.Attach the anti-static wrist strap. The anti-static wrist strap will ensure that you are well grounded and avoid any unexpected static discharges.

•The elastic end of the wrist strap is put over your wrist. The plug end of the wrist strap is attached to the power cable from the computer system.

•The opposite end of the power cable plugged into a “live” wall socket or power strip.

power cord	connection to
plugged to	grounding strap
live socket
	wrist strap

	Attaching the anti-static wrist strap

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Installation in a PowerMac 7300, 7500, or 7600

The MACh Speed G3 Upgrade Card gives your Macintosh 7300, 7500 or 7600 computer additional processing power. You install the upgrade card in the CPU card slot in your computer.

This section will instruct yo on how to:

•Remove the cover from you computer

•Remove expansion card retainer

•Remove current CPU card

•Install the MACh Speed G3 Upgrade Card

•Replace the expansion card retainer

•Replace the computer cover

This chapter explains how to remove the CPU card currently inside your computer and replace it with the MACh Speed G3 Upgrade Card.

Installing the CPU card is technically challenging. If you prefer, you can ask an Apple-authorized dealer or service provider to install it for a fee.

If you attempt to install the card yourself but experience difficul- ties, it is recommended that you have an Apple-authorized service provider complete the process. Apple does not warranty damage caused by improper removal or installation of CPU cards.

1. Prepare the system and work area.

•Prepare your work area by ensuring that you have a well

lighted space, preferably not on carpet (less static), and

away from all magnetic devices.

•Put on the anti-static wrist strap, as instructed earlier.

•Turn off the computer and disconnect all cables.

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