Apple POWER MAC G5 LATE 2004 Optical Drive Screws Replacement Instructions

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Power Mac G5

Optical Drive Standoffs

Replacement Instructions

Follow the instructions in this sheet carefully. Failure to follow these instructions could
damage your equipment and void its warranty.

Online instructions are available at http://www.info.apple.com/installparts/.

Note:

These instructions apply to different versions of the Power Mac G5. While some
models may look slightly different from the one shown in the illustrations, the steps for all
models are the same.

Tools Required

No tools are required for this procedure.

Opening the Computer

1. Shut down the computer.

Warning:

internal components or the components you are installing. Do not open the computer
or attempt to install items inside it while it is on.

2. Wait 5 to 10 minutes to allow the computer’s internal components to cool.

Warning:

You must let the computer cool down before continuing.

3. Unplug all external cables from the computer except the power cord.

4. Touch the metal PCI access covers on the back of the computer to discharge any

static electricity from your body.

Important:

components inside the computer. To avoid generating static electricity, do not walk
around the room until you have finished working and closed the computer.

Always shut down the computer before opening it to avoid damaging its

After you shut down the system, the internal components can be very hot.

(Figure 1)

Always discharge static before you touch any parts or install any

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5. Unplug the power cord.

6. Hold the side access panel and lift the latch on the back of the computer.

Warning

careful when handling them.

7. Remove the access panel and place it on a flat surface covered by a soft, clean cloth.

Figure 2

: The edges of the access panel and the enclosure can be sharp. Be very

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8. Remove the air deflector and place it on a soft, clean cloth.

Figure 3

(Figure 3)

Important:

inside your computer. The Power Mac G5 computer will not function properly if the air
deflector is not replaced.

Always remember to replace the air deflector after you have finished working

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