Power Power Mac G4, Macintosh Server G4 User Manual

Power Mac G4 / Macintosh Server G4

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AirPort Card

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.

Note:

Written and video instructions covering customer-installable parts are available at

http://www.info.apple.com/installparts/.

Tools Required

No tools are required for this procedure.

Opening the Computer

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. 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 by opening the Special menu and choosing Shut Down.
Then wait five minutes for the computer’s internal components to cool down.

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.

6. Touch the metal PCI access covers on the back of the computer.

Important:

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 your installation and closed the computer.

To avoid electrostatic discharge, always ground yourself by touching the

(Figure 1A)

7. Unplug the power cord.

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8. Lift the latch on the right side access panel.

9. Gently lower the access panel until it lies flat. To avoid scratching the case, lower the
panel onto a soft, clean cloth.

Warning: If you see any lights glowing on the main logic board, the computer
has not been shut down. Close the side access panel and shut down the
computer before proceeding.

(Figure 2)

(Figure 1B)

Removing the Installed Card

1. Unplug the antenna wire from the port in the end of the AirPort Card.

2. Gently pull the end of the card until you feel it release from the card connector.

(Figure 3B)

3. Remove the card from the card guide and the computer.

(Figure 3A)

Installing the Replacement Card

1. Insert the AirPort Card through the opening in the card guide and into the AirPort Card
connector on the logic board. Make sure the card is firmly seated in the connector.

(Figure 4A)
Warning: Do not insert any card other than an AirPort Card into this connector

or you could damage your computer and the card.

2. Attach the antenna wire to the port on the end of the AirPort Card.

(Figure 4B)

Closing the Computer

1. Raise the side access panel, lift the latch, and press the panel against the case until it
snaps securely into place.

2. Reconnect all cables and restart your computer.

Warning: Never turn on your computer unless all of its internal and external
parts are in place and it is closed. Operating the computer when it is open or
missing parts can damage your computer or cause injury.

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