Apple Power Mac 073-0708 User Manual download pdf

073-0708 Rev. A



Power Mac G4

ATA 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.

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073-0708 Rev. A  Power Mac G4 ATA Cable Replacement Instructions Follow the instructions in this sheet carefully. Failure to follow these instruct

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Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors/FW 800) ATA Cable - 2 6. Touch the metal PCI access covers on the back of the computer. (Figure 1)Figure 1Import

Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors/FW 800) ATA Cable - 3 Removing the ATA Cable 1. Disconnect the ATA 100 cable from the logic board. (Figure 2)Fig

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Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors/FW 800) ATA Cable - 4 2. Note: To reach the ATA cable connector on the back hard drive, you may need to remove

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Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors/FW 800) ATA Cable - 5 3. Rotate the carrier back from the chassis far enough to reach the drive cables. Disconnec

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Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors/FW 800) ATA Cable - 6 Installing the Replacement ATA Cable 1. Connect the ATA cable to all drives.2. Reinstall th

Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors/FW 800) ATA Cable - 7 3. Secure the ATA cable with the cable clamp.4. Connect the cable to the logic board. Closi

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Apple Power Mac 073-0708 User Manual