Removing the Computer Core From the Enclosure
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.
1Place your computer on a clean, flat surface.
2Shut 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.
3Unplug all cables from 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.
4Turn the computer on its side on a soft, clean cloth, and ground yourself by touching the bare metal between the video ports. (Figure 1)
Figure 1
Touch
Bare
Metal
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.
Power Mac G4 Cube Top Plate Assembly - 2
