Power Mac G4 MDD FW800.pdf

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Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors)
Power Mac G4 (FW 800)
Updated 22 February 2006
© 2003 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Take Apart
Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors)
Power Mac G4 (FW 800)
© 2003 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved.
General Information
Overview
The identifying characteristics on the front of the Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors),
Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors 2003), and Power Mac G4 (FW 800) computers are
their top speaker and mirrored optical drive bezel. Like the Power Mac G4 (QuickSilver
and QuickSilver 2002) computers, these models also have a silver-colored case.
The Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors 2003) computer is identical to the Power Mac
G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors) computer except for updates to the drives and processor.
The Power Mac G4 (FW 800) computer is similar to the Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive
Doors) computer with these exceptions:
• FireWire 800 Mbps port
• AirPort Extreme Card option
• Bluetooth option
• SCSI card option is a third-party card; no Apple SCSI card option
• SCSI cable is a third-party cable; no Apple SCSI cable
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Important:
The Take Apart procedures are the same for all versions of the computers
unless model differences are noted.
Tools
The following tools are required:
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• #1 Phillips screwdriver
• T-10 Torx driver or 2.5 mm Allen wrench
• Small flat-blade screwdriver
• Needlenose pliers
Note:
Magnetized tools are recommended to avoid dropping screws within the computer.
Note:
To organize the screws you remove from the computer, use a tray with divided
compartments (such as a plastic ice cube tray).
Serial Number Location
The computer’s serial number is located on the back panel.
Before Opening the Computer
Warning:
The power supply in this computer is a high-voltage component and should not
be opened for any reason, even when the computer is off.
Warning:
After shutting down the computer, you must wait a few minutes before servicing
it to allow internal components to cool.
Important:
The only way to shut off power completely to the computer and display is to
disconnect their power plugs from the power source. Make sure the power cords to the
computer and display are within easy reach.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions
Follow these steps to avoid damage from ESD before working inside the computer.
1. Shut down the computer.
2. Wait a few minutes to allow the computer’s internal components to cool.
3. Unplug all cables from the computer except the power cord.
4. Touch the metal PCI access covers on the back panel to discharge static electricity.
5. Unplug the power cord.
6. Lift the latch on the side of the computer. (If the latch will not lift, check that the
security lock port and lockable cover latch in the back of the computer are not locked.)
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7. Put on an ESD wrist strap.
8. To avoid static electricity building back up in your body, do not walk around the room
until after you have
finished
working and closed the computer.
Operating the Computer
Warning: In this computer the lower fan is in direct line with the heatsink. However,
when the computer is open and the side panel is set down, the fan and heatsink are
no longer in contact. To avoid overheating and permanent damage, never turn on
the 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 the
computer or cause injury.
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