Apple Mac G4 (Video Card Replacement) User Manual download pdf

073-0562 Rev. G



Power Mac G4 / Macintosh Server G4

Video Card

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

• Phillips screwdriver

• Pliers

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 computer’s internal components to cool down.

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.

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073-0562 Rev. G  Power Mac G4 / Macintosh Server G4 Video Card Replacement Instructions Follow the instructions in this sheet carefully. Failure t

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Power Mac G4 Video Card - 2 6. Touch the metal PCI access covers on the back of the computer. (Figure 1)Important: To avoid electrostatic discharg

Power Mac G4 Video Card - 3 Removing the Installed Card Important: Video cards are either accelerated graphics port (AGP) cards or peripheral compo

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Power Mac G4 Video Card - 4 3. If you are removing an AGP video card, pull back the tab on the video card retaining clip to release the card. Then g

Power Mac G4 Video Card - 5 Installing the Replacement Card 1. Remove the replacement video card from its static-proof bag and hold it by its corner

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Apple Mac G4 (Video Card Replacement) User Manual