Apple ATA Hard Drive - Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – Figure 1; Unplug the power cord.
- Page 3 – Removing the Drive from the QuickSilver Models; Figure 2
- Page 4 – Power Mac G4 ATA Hard Drive -; Installing the Drive in the QuickSilver Models; sides; Figure 3; Reconnect the power and ATA cables to the drive.
- Page 5 – Front Bay; same whether or not the carrier has an existing drive.; Figure 4
- Page 6 – Back Bay; On some production models, the screw is not present nor required.; Figure 5
- Page 7 – Front or Back Bay; Slide the drive forward out the front of the drive carrier.; Figure 8; Installing the Drive in the Mirrored Drive Doors/FW 800 Models; Install the drive in the carrier.; Figure 9
- Page 9 – Closing the Computer; snaps securely into place.; missing parts can damage your computer or cause injury.
073-0554 Rev. E
Power Mac G4 / Macintosh Server G4
ATA Hard Drive
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.
Note:
These instructions cover procedures for both QuickSilver models (see page 3) and
the Mirrored Drive Doors/FW 800 models (see page 5).
Tools Required
The only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips screwdriver.
Backing Up Your Data
Warning: Before replacing your hard drive, make sure you back up all data on the
drive.
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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Summary
Power Mac G4 ATA Hard Drive - 2 6. Touch the metal PCI access covers on the back of the computer. (Figure 1) Figure 1 Power Mac G4 (QuickSilvers) Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors/FW 800) Important: To avoid electrostatic discharge, always ground yourself by touching the port access covers before y...
Power Mac G4 ATA Hard Drive - 3 Removing the Drive from the QuickSilver Models 1 Disconnect the ATA ribbon cable (Figure 2A) and power cable (Figure 2B) from the hard drive. 2 Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the drive carrier mounting screw (Figure 2C) . Tilt the drive carrier (Figure 2D) and c...
Power Mac G4 ATA Hard Drive - 4 Installing the Drive in the QuickSilver Models 1. Position the replacement drive on the drive carrier so that the ribbon cable and power cable connectors align with the end of the carrier that will be mounted to the chassis (the end with the screw hole). 2. Attach the...
