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K Power Mac G4 Cube
ATA Hard Drive
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 ATA hard drive in your computer requires five basic steps:
• Turn off the computer.
• Remove the computer core from the enclosure.
• Remove the installed ATA drive.
• Install the replacement ATA drive.
• Replace the computer core in the enclosure.
Note:
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Removing the Computer Core From the Enclosure 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 the computer on its side on a soft, clean cloth, and ground yourself by
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6 Turn the computer upside down, and push down on the latch to release it. Allow the latch to extend completely. Extended Latch Latch 7 Gently pull the core from the computer enclosure and place the core on a soft cloth. Core Enclosure Power Mac G4 Cube ATA Hard Drive - 3
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Removing the Installed Drive 1 Remove the AirPort Card, if installed. 2 Press and hold the door latch, and then open the AirPort shield door. . Door Latch 3 With the AirPort shield door open, pull the tab to disconnect the ATA ribbon cable connector from the hard drive. 4 Disconnect the power cable connector from the hard drive. (You might need to use a flat-blade screwdriver to pry up and loosen the connector.) Pull Tab Connector Connector Door 4 - Power Mac G4 Cube ATA Hard Drive
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5 Push in the core latch, and reposition the computer chassis so you can access the heatsink and hard drive. 6 Loosen, but do not remove, the three captive screws at the heatsink. 7 Lift up the loosened heatsink, and slide the hard drive out of the carrier. Screws Heatsink Hard Drive Installing the Replacement Drive 1 Position the replacement drive on the drive carrier so that the ribbon cable and power cable connectors align with the slots at the end of the carrier. 2 Lift up the heats
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4 Reconnect the power cable connector and the ATA ribbon cable connector to the drive. Pull Tab Connector Connector Door 5 Close the AirPort shield door, and press it down so the door latch engages. Door Latch 6 Reinstall the AirPort Card, if applicable. 6 - Power Mac G4 Cube ATA Hard Drive
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Replacing the Computer Core in the Enclosure 1 Holding the core by the latch, insert the core into the computer. Note: The core fits into the enclosure only one way. Position the core so the ports are toward the back of the enclosure. Core Enclosure 2 With a flat hand, press down on the latch until it locks into place. Firmly press the core to ensure it is fully secured within the enclosure. Important: Do not lift or carry your computer by the core latch. The enclosure could fall of
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3 Turn your computer upright and reconnect all cables. 4 Restart your computer and restore the data from your backup to the new drive. 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. Repackaging the Drive Repackage the drive you removed from the computer in the static-proof bag and box that you received with the replac
