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Power Mac G4 Cube

Updated October 7, 2002

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Take Apart

Power Mac G4 Cube

General Instructions

Tools

The following tools are recommended for the Take Apart procedures:

• ESD wriststrap and mat

• Flat-blade screwdriver

• Magnetized Phillips screwdriver

Torx T8 screwdriver

Torx T10 screwdriver

• Pliers

• Jeweler's Phillips screwdriver

• Black stick (or other nonconductive plastic or nylon tool)

Note: To organize the screws you remove from the assembly, use a tray with divided compartments (such as a plastic ice cube tray).

Serial Number Location

In this computer, the product serial number is located on the base near the computer latch.

Computer Enclosure

Tools

No tools are required for this procedure.

Preliminary Steps

Before you begin, turn off the computer.

Procedure

Warning: Always turn off the computer before opening it to avoid damaging its internal components.

1. Place the computer on a clean, flat surface.

2. Shut down the computer, and 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 the 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 touching the bare metal between the video ports.

Touch Bare Metal

Important: To avoid electrostatic discharge, always ground yourself by touching the bare metal 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.

5. Unplug the power cord.

6. Turn the computer upside down, and push down on the latch to release it. Allow the latch to extend completely.

Latch Extended Latch

7. Gently pull the core from the computer enclosure and place the core on a soft cloth.

Core Enclosure

8. Holding the core by the latch, insert the core into the replacement enclosure.

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

9. 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 off the core and be damaged.

Latch

10. Turn the computer upright and reconnect all cables.

Warning: Never turn on the computer unless all of its internal and external parts are in place and it is closed. Operating the