Apple 073-0545 User Manual

K Power Mac G4 Cube

Computer Enclosure

Replacement Instructions

Be sure to follow the instructions in this sheet carefully. Failure to follow
these instructions could result in damage to your equipment and may void
your warranty.

Replacing your computer enclosure requires three basic steps:

• Turn off the computer.

• Remove the computer core from the enclosure.

• Replace the computer core in the new 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 y our 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.

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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.

1 Place your computer on a clean, flat surface.
2 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.

3 Unplug 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.
4 Turn your computer upside down on a soft, clean cloth.
5 Touch the bare metal at the port access covers on the back of the

computer.

Power Adapter

Power Cord

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.

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- Power Mac G4 Cube Computer Enclosure

Soft Clean Cloth