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Power Mac G5 Hard Drive Replacement

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Power Mac G5 Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

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These steps will show you how to properly replace your hard drive on your Apple G5 Desktop.

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      • To avoid electrocution, shut down the computer. Do not open the computer or attempt to install any items inside it while the computer is on.

      • To avoid being shocked, wait at least 10 minutes to allow the computer's internal components to cool.

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      • Remove all the cables, including the power cables before opening the unit.

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      • Lift the tab to unlock the side panel.

      • The panel should fall out. If the panel does not fall out by itself pull a little from the edges.

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      • Remove the air deflector (the clear plastic cover) by pulling on the handle.

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      • Locate hard drive on the top right-hand corner of the desktop.

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      • Rotate up plastic tab labeled "B" on the right hand side of hard drive.

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      • Detach both cables from the hard drive.

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      • Pull out the hard drive out.

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      • After hard drive is out, the space should look like this.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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