Apple Power Mac 073-0841 User Manual

073-0841 Rev. A  Power Mac G4 Cube Optical Drive Replacement Instructions Follow the instructions in this sheet carefully. Failure to follow thes

Power Mac G4 Cube Optical Drive - 10 2. Install the connector board on the replacement optical drive, and secure it to the drive with the two screws

Power Mac G4 Cube Optical Drive - 11 5. Install the screws, but do not tighten until all four are in place. Do not overtighten.6. Close the AirPort

Power Mac G4 Cube Optical Drive - 12 Replacing the Top Plate Assembly 1. With the top plate assembly in hand, connect the cable from the top plate t

Power Mac G4 Cube Optical Drive - 13 2. Install the LED cover over the power button LED on the top plate assembly.3. Position the top plate assembly

Power Mac G4 Cube Optical Drive - 14 Replacing the Computer Core in the Enclosure 1. Make sure that the power button gasket is secured inside the re

Power Mac G4 Cube Optical Drive - 15 2 Holding the core by the latch, insert the core into the enclosure. (Figure 20)Note: The core fits into the

Power Mac G4 Cube Optical Drive - 16 4 Turn your computer upright and reconnect all cables.5 Restart your computer. Warning: Never turn on your com

Power Mac G4 Cube Optical Drive - 2 Removing the Computer Core From the Enclosure Warning: Always shut down your computer before opening it to avoid

Power Mac G4 Cube Optical Drive - 3 6 Turn the computer upside down, and push down on the latch to release it. Allow the latch to extend completely.

Power Mac G4 Cube Optical Drive - 4 Removing the Top Plate Assembly 1. Press the latch in, and turn over the core so the power button faces up.2. Re

Power Mac G4 Cube Optical Drive - 5 4. Lift out the LED cover that is fitted over the power button LED. Set the LED cover aside for installation on t

Power Mac G4 Cube Optical Drive - 6 Removing the Installed Optical Drive Note: The procedure is the same whether the optical drive is a CD-RW or

Power Mac G4 Cube Optical Drive - 7 3. Using a magnetized screwdriver, remove the two screws from the side of the drive. Repeat on the other side.

Power Mac G4 Cube Optical Drive - 8 4. Warning: If the optical drive case is squeezed too tightly, the laser lens could be damaged. When handling

Power Mac G4 Cube Optical Drive - 9 6. Disconnect the board from the drive by removing the two screws. Then pull the board off of the drive. (Figur