Apple Power Mac 073-0724 user manual

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 Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors)
SCSI Cable
Replacement Instructions
Follow the instructions in this sheet carefully. Failure to follow these instructions could
damage your equipment and void its warranty.
Note: Written and video instructions covering customer-installable parts are available at
http://www.info.apple.com/installparts/.
Warning: During this procedure, keep small parts away from children.
Tools Required
The only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips

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6. Touch the metal PCI access covers on the back of the computer. (Figure 1) Figure 1 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. 7. Unplug the power cord. Warning: The power supply in your computer i

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Removing the Installed SCSI Cable 1. Disconnect the SCSI cable from the SCSI card. (Figure 2) Figure 2 2. Disconnect the SCSI cable from the hard drives at the front and back hard drive carriers. (Figure 3) Figure 3 Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors) SCSI Cable - 3

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Note: To reach the SCSI cable connector on the back hard drive, you may need to remove the carrier. If so, use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the mounting screw that holds the carrier to the chassis. Then pull the carrier lever forward and slide up the carrier to disconnect it from the chassis. (Figure 4) Figure 4 3. Disconnect the SCSI cable from the SCSI terminator at the bottom of the chassis. Installing the Replacement SCSI Cable 1. Connect the SCSI cable to all drives. 2. Rein

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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.  Apple Computer, Inc. © 2002 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Under the