Apple Power Mac G4 Battery user manual

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 Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors)
Battery
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 scre

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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

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Replacing the Battery 1. Check the battery location in relation to the video card. (Figure 2) Figure 2 Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors) Battery - 3

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2. If a full-length video card extends over the battery, remove the video card as follows. • Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the video card mounting screw. (Figure 3) Figure 3 • Gently hold back the clip on the video card connector to release the card. • Pull the card straight up, and remove it from the computer. (Figure 4) Figure 4 Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors) Battery - 4

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3. Note the orientation of the battery’s positive (+) end. 4. Remove the battery from its holder. (Figure 5) Note: You may first need to spread the two tabs on the holder slightly apart to release the battery. Warning: Batteries contain chemicals, some of which may be harmful to the environment. Please dispose of used batteries according to your local environmental laws and guidelines. Do not return used batteries to Apple. Figure 5 5. Insert the new battery into the holder, making

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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. Resetting Date and Time Replacing the battery changes the date and time settings