Interex MACh Speed G3 Installation in a PowerMac 8600, or, Lay the computer on its side

Installation in a PowerMac 8600, or 9600

The MACh Speed G3 Upgrade Card gives your Macintosh 8600 or 9600 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.

•If the computer cover is locked shut, unlock it by remov- ing the security cable or padlock from the cover latch.

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2.Carefully lay the computer on its side with the cover and button facing up

Lay the computer on its side

3.Press the release button on the side of the cover.

•Lift the cover near the button a few inches.

*Slide the cover to the right and lift it out.

Sliding the cover panel to the right and lifting it off

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