Apple Power Mac G5 Optical Drive Specifications

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Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 1 General Information General Information Orientation For most take-apart procedures, it is recommended that

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Troubleshooting - 9 Symptom Charts9. Test whether the front panel board or power button is at fault. Remove the installed fro

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Troubleshooting - 10 Symptom Charts Power-on LED does not illuminate when power button is pressed, but fans spin, boot ton

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Troubleshooting - 11 Symptom Charts FireWire port (front panel A) 1. Reseat front panel board cable2. Replace front panel

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Troubleshooting - 12 Symptom Charts Bluetooth 1. Replace Bluetooth card2. Replace antenna card3. Replace logic board Audio

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Troubleshooting - 13 Symptom Charts4. Check the sensor board cable connection on the logic board (second from right connec

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Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Views - 1 Exploded ViewsExploded ViewsExploded View 1Video Card661-2921661-3230661-3231661-3332Gigabit Ethernet Card661-3172A

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Views - 2 Exploded ViewsExploded View #2PCI Divider922-6478PCI Card Guide922-5958Modem Board(Soft)922-6492BlueTooth Card922-6

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Views - 3 Screw MatrixScrew Matrix922-4332Video card port bracket 922-5846Modem, Bluetooth card, front panel board922-5972Pow

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Views - 4 Internal ViewsInternal ViewsOverviewBottom Hard Drive BayTop Hard Drive BayOptical DriveSlot 1: AGP 8X Pro Slot(Gra

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 2 Opening the Computer Opening the Computer Tools No tools are required for this procedure. Preliminary Steps

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Views - 5 Internal ViewsLogic BoardPower SupplyConnector Optical DriveConnectorUSB 2.0 PortUSB 2.0 PortFireWire 400 PortFir

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Views - 6 External ViewsExternal ViewsFront ViewOptical DriveHeadphone Jackf®Power ButtonStatus LightUSB 2.0 PortFireWire 400

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Views - 7 External ViewsRear ViewLatch Access Covers for PCIExpansion SlotsDVI Display PortAirPort Antenna PortBluetooth Ante

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 3 Opening the Computer Procedure 1. Hold the side access panel and lift the latch on the back of the computer

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 4 Opening the Computer3. Remove the air deflector and place it on a soft, clean cloth. Replacement Note: To r

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 5 Serial ATA Hard Drive Serial ATA Hard Drive The Power Mac G5 computer can accommodate two serial ATA hard d

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 6 Serial ATA Hard Drive Procedure 1. Release the drive locking latch by rotating it up.2. Disconnect the driv

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 7 Serial ATA Hard Drive Replacement Note: If you are replacing a hard drive with a new drive, transfer the f

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 8 Serial ATA Hard Drive Data Cable Serial ATA Hard Drive Data Cable Tools The only tool required for this pro

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 9 Serial ATA Hard Drive Data Cable Procedure Upper Hard Drive Data Cable 1. Clip off the connector from the h

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 10 Serial ATA Hard Drive Data Cable Replacement Note: When installing the replacement upper hard drive cable

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Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 11 Serial ATA Hard Drive Data Cable Lower Hard Drive Data Cable 1. Clip off the connector from the hard drive

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 12 Serial ATA Hard Drive Data Cable Replacement Note: When installing the replacement lower hard drive cable

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 13 Optical DriveOptical DriveImportant: When installing a replacement optical drive, use the original Apple ca

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 14 Optical DriveProcedure1. Disconnect the optical drive ribbon cable from the logic board. (The cable connector

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 15 Optical Drive3. Place the fingers on one hand inside the opening for the optical drive cable and push the edge

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 16 Optical Drive6. If you are replacing the drive with a new drive, install the standoffs on the bottom of the n

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 17 Optical Drive7. Disconnect the ribbon cable from the back of the drive, and then carefully pry the cable from

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 18 Memory (DIMMs)Memory (DIMMs)Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) computers have four Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) slo

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 19 Memory (DIMMs)DIMMs must fit these specifications: • 400 MHz DDR• 2.5 volt• 184-pin module• Maximum number of m

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 20 Memory (DIMMs)Procedure1. Locate the DIMM slots on the logic board.2. Open the ejectors on the DIMM slot by p

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Basics - 1 Overview Overview Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) is a single-processor 1.8 GHz Power Mac G5 computer that complements

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 21 AGP/PCI CardAGP/PCI CardPower Mac G5 computers have four expansion card slots, three of which accommodate Per

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 22 AGP/PCI CardToolsThe only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips screwdriver.Preliminary StepsBefore

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 23 AGP/PCI CardProcedureInstall an AGP video card in slot 1 only. Install either PCI or PCI-X cards in the slots

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 24 AirPort Extreme CardAirPort Extreme CardOnly the AirPort Extreme Card may be installed in the Power Mac G5. O

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 25 AirPort Extreme CardProcedure1. Carefully disconnect the antenna cable from the end of the AirPort Extreme Ca

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 26 Modem BoardModem BoardToolsThe only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips screwdriver.Preliminary St

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 27 Modem BoardProcedure1. Remove the two screws that secure the modem board.2. Lift the board slightly and disco

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 28 Bluetooth CardBluetooth CardToolsThe only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips screwdriver.Prelimin

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 29 Bluetooth CardProcedure1. Remove the two Bluetooth card mounting screws.2. Lift the Bluetooth card straight u

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 30 BatteryBatteryToolsNo tools are required for this procedure. You may, however, find a jeweler’s flat-blade scre

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Basics - 2 Identification Identification To identify a particular model of Power Mac G5, check the computer’s serial numbe

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 31 BatteryProcedure1. Insert a fingernail or jeweler’s flat-blade screwdriver into the cut-out in the side of the

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 32 BatteryReplacement Note: Insert the new battery under the battery holder clip, making sure the side of the ba

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 33 PCI Card GuidePCI Card GuideToolsThe only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips screwdriver.Prelimin

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 34 PCI Card GuideProcedure1. Remove the two screws that mount the PCI card guide to the logic board.2. Slide the

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 35 Speaker/Fan AssemblySpeaker/Fan AssemblyToolsThe only tools required for this procedure are a Phillips screwd

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 36 Speaker/Fan AssemblyProcedure1. Disconnect the speaker and fan cables from the logic board.2. Lift the speake

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 37 Speaker/Fan Assembly4. If you are replacing the fan, use needlenose pliers to pull the fan off the four gromm

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 38 Heatsink CoverHeatsink CoverWarning: The processor, heatsink, and logic board are a unit. Never separate the

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 39 Heatsink CoverProcedure1. Using a jeweler’s flat-blade screwdriver, pry up and remove the locking rivet that s

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 40 Heatsink Cover2. Using a mat knife or Xacto knife, pry up and remove the plug at the center of the locking ri

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Basics - 3 What’s New What’s New Overview Microprocessor: The Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) computer has a single 1.8 GHz Powe

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 41 Heatsink CoverNote: The heatsink cover is secured to the computer by three latches below the left side of the

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 42 Heatsink Cover6. Once you feel the latches release, slide the cover to the left a short distance to release

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 43 Processor Inlet FrameProcessor Inlet FrameWarning: The processor, heatsink, and logic board are a unit. Never

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 44 Processor Inlet FrameProcedure1. Lift the processor inlet frame straight up a short distance to disengage the

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 45 Rear Exhaust FansRear Exhaust FansToolsThe only tool required for this procedure is needlenose pliers.Prelimi

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 46 Rear Exhaust FansProcedure1. Press down on the two tabs on the top of the fan bracket to release the two latc

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 47 Rear Exhaust Fans4. If you are replacing the fans, use needlenose pliers to pull each fan off the four gromme

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 48 Rear Exhaust FansThen rotate the fan back flush with the rear panel, making sure the two latches on the top of

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 49 Front Panel Board CableFront Panel Board CableToolsNo tools are required for this procedure.Preliminary Steps

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 50 Front Panel Board CableProcedure1. Remove the covers from the connectors on each end of the front panel board

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Basics - 4 What’s New PowerPC G5 Processor The processor used in the Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) has the following features:•

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 51 Front Panel BoardFront Panel BoardToolsThe only tools required for this procedure are a jeweler’s flat-blade s

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 52 Front Panel BoardProcedure1. Remove the connector cover from the front panel board cable.2. Disconnect the fr

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 53 Front Panel Board4. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two front panel board mounting screws.5. Careful

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 54 Front Panel BoardReplacement Procedure1. If you are replacing the front panel board with a new front panel bo

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 55 Front Panel Board2. Thread the power button cable through the opening in the EMI shield and connect the cable

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 56 Power ButtonPower ButtonToolsThe only tool required for this procedure is a jeweler’s flat-blade screwdriver.P

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 57 Power ButtonProcedure1. Lay the computer so that the front panel is facing down.2. Remove the black rubber ca

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 58 Power Button5. Remove the metal activation ring that lies below the power button board.6. Remove the power bu

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 59 Media Bay Sensor BoardMedia Bay Sensor BoardToolsThe only tool required for this procedure is a flat-blade scr

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 60 Media Bay Sensor BoardProcedure1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, carefully pry the sensor board from the fram

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Basics - 5 What’s New DDR Memory In the Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) computer, PC3200/400 DDR-SDRAM DIMMs must be installed in

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 61 Media Bay Sensor Board2. Pull the board forward slightly so that you can reach the cable connector. Note: The

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 62 PCI DividerPCI DividerToolsThe only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips screwdriver.Preliminary St

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 63 PCI DividerProcedure1. If no Airport Extreme Card or Bluetooth card was installed in the computer, disconnect

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 64 Logic BoardLogic BoardToolsThe only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips screwdriver.Preliminary St

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 65 Logic BoardProcedureImportant: The processor/heatsink is part of the logic board and must not be removed sepa

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 66 Logic Board4. Remove the three black logic board mounting screws (indicated by the circles) and the two large

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 67 Logic Board6. Carefully tilt the front edge of the logic board up and maneuver the board out of the enclosure

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 68 Logic BoardReplacement Note: When installing the logic board into the computer, make sure the antenna board s

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 69 Modem Filter Board and CableModem Filter Board and CableToolsThe only tool required for this procedure is a P

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 70 Modem Filter Board and CablePart LocationProcedure1. Remove the modem cable from the clips on the underside o

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Basics - 6 What’s NewAll graphics cards support dual displays in either extended desktop or video mirroring mode, and supp

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 71 Modem Filter Board and Cable2. Remove the two screws that secure the antenna board, lift the board, and remov

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 72 Modem Filter Board and Cable4. Slide the modem filter board back to disengage it from its mounting bracket, an

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 73 Antenna Board and CablesAntenna Board and CablesToolsThe only tools required for this procedure is a Phillips

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 74 Antenna Board and CablesPart LocationProcedure1. Remove the two antenna board mounting screws.

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 75 Antenna Board and Cables2. Remove the Bluetooth cable (gray) and AirPort cable (black) from the clips on the

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 76 Power SupplyPower SupplyToolsThe only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips screwdriver.Preliminary

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 77 Power SupplyProcedure1. Remove the two screws that secure the power supply top cover, and remove the cover fr

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 78 Power Supply2. Push in on the power receptacle, and slide the power supply toward the front of the computer.3

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 79 Power SupplyReplacement Note: After reconnecting the power supply to the power harness cable, slightly lift t

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 80 Air Deflector Sensor BoardAir Deflector Sensor BoardToolsThe only tool required for this procedure is a flat-b

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Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 81 Air Deflector Sensor BoardProcedureThe air deflector sensor board is located inside the enclosure on the botto

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Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Troubleshooting - 1 General Information General Information DDR Memory In the Power Mac G5, PC3200/400 DDR-SDRAM DIMMs mus

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Troubleshooting - 2 General Information Results of Mixing PC2100, PC2700, and PC3200 RAM The table below describes what ha

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Troubleshooting - 3 General InformationAGP CardsThe AGP video card, installed in slot 1, contains the graphics processor unit

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Troubleshooting - 4 General InformationBlock Diagram3535646432643288881632ElasticInterfaceHyper-TransportAGPPCISATASATAEATA 1

Power Mac G5 Troubleshooting - 5 General InformationResetting the Logic BoardMany system problems can be resolved by resetting the logic board. Becaus

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Troubleshooting - 6 General Information Front Panel Board Troubleshooting Certain no power symptoms can sometimes be cause

Power Mac G5 Troubleshooting - 7 General Information4. Remove the black plastic cap covering the 24-pin power supply cable connector (the P1 or lar

8 - Power Mac G5 Troubleshooting Symptom ChartsSymptom ChartsHow to Use the Symptom ChartsThe Symptom Charts included in this chapter will help you di