Apple 073-0725 warranty Tools Required, Opening the Computer, Front Panel Board Cable

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￿ Power Mac G4

￿ Power Mac G4

Front Panel Board Cable

Replacement Instructions

Follow the instructions in this sheet carefully. Failure to follow these instructions could damage your equipment and void its warranty.

Note: Written and video instructions covering customer-installable parts are available at http://www.info.apple.com/installparts/.

Warning: During this procedure, keep small parts away from children.

Tools Required

The only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips screwdriver.

Opening the Computer

Warning: Always shut down your computer before opening it to avoid damaging its internal components or causing injury. After you shut down the computer, the internal components can be very hot. Let the computer cool down before continuing.

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 and wait five minutes before continuing.

4.If you attached a security cable through the computer’s lockable cover latch, remove the cable.

5.Unplug all other cables from the computer except the power cord.

073-0725 Rev. B

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Contents Opening the Computer Tools RequiredReplacement Instructions Power Mac G47. Unplug the power cord Removing the Installed Cable 6. Slide the back panel off the carrier. Figure 9. Loosen the speaker cable from the cable guides. Figure Power Mac G4 Mirrored Drive Doors/FW 800 Front Panel Board Cable Installing the Replacement Cable 6. Reinstall the optical drive carrier as follows 7. Reinstall the front hard drive carrier as follows Closing the Computer Apple Computer, Inc