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User Manual: Apple Power Mac G4 (QuickSilver 2002) Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors) - AirPort Card Replacement Instructions

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Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors)

AirPort Card

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 screwdriver.

Opening the Computer

Warning: Always shut down your computer before opening it to avoid damaging its

internal components or causing injury. After you shut down the computer, the

internal components can be very hot. Let the computer cool down before

continuing.

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

2. If you think your computer is in sleep, press the power button on the front of the

computer to wake it.

3. Shut down your computer and wait five minutes before continuing.

4. If you attached a security cable through the computer’s lockable cover latch, remove

the cable.

5. Unplug all other cables from the computer except the power cord.

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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 is a high-voltage component and

should not be opened for any reason, even when the computer is off. If the

power supply needs service, contact your Apple reseller or Apple Authorized

Service Provider.

8. Lift the latch on the right side access panel.

9. Gently lower the access panel until it lies flat. To avoid scratching the case, lower the

panel onto a soft, clean cloth.

Warning: If you see any lights glowing on the main logic board, the computer has

not been shut down. Close the side access panel and shut down the computer

before proceeding.

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Removing the Installed Card

1. Unplug the antenna wire from the port in the end of the AirPort Card.

(Figure 2)

Figure 2

2. Pull the clear plastic tab on the AirPort Card to disconnect the card from the connector

on the logic board.

(Figure 3)

Figure 3

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Installing the Replacement Card

1. Insert the AirPort Card, barcode side facing up, through the opening in the card guide

and into the AirPort Card connector on the logic board. Make sure the card is firmly

seated in the connector.

Warning: Do not insert any card other than an AirPort Card into this connector

or you could damage your computer and the card.

2. Attach the antenna wire to the port on the end of the AirPort Card.

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.

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