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K Power Mac G4 Cube
Battery
Replacement Instructions
Be sure to follow these instructions carefully. Failure to follow these instructions could result in damage to your equipment and may void your warranty.
Replacing the battery requires five basic steps:
•Turn off the computer.
•Remove the computer core from the enclosure.
•Remove the installed battery.
•Install the replacement battery.
•Replace the computer core in the enclosure.
Note: A video version of the replacement instructions is available at http://www.info.apple.com/installparts
Tools Required
No tools are required for this procedure.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Static electricity, a normal and natural phenomenon, builds up on your body as you walk around.You experience an electrostatic discharge (ESD) when you touch an object and feel a spark. ESD can cause damage to the internal components of your computer. Avoid walking around while performing this procedure, and follow the instructions carefully when you are asked to discharge static electricity.
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Removing the Computer Core From the Enclosure
Warning: Always turn off your computer before opening it to avoid damaging its internal components.
1Place your computer on a clean, flat surface.
2Shut 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.
3Unplug all cables from the computer except the power cord.
Note: If you have never plugged in your computer, connect the computer’s power cord and plug it in.
4Turn your computer upside down on a soft, clean cloth.
5Touch the bare metal at the port access covers on the back of the computer.
Bare Metal
Important: To avoid electrostatic discharge, always ground yourself by touching the port access covers before you touch any parts or install any components inside the computer. To avoid static electricity building back up in your body, do not walk around the room until you have completed the installation and closed the computer.
6 Unplug the power cord.
2 - Power Mac G4 Cube Battery
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