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Service Source Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors) Updated September 13, 2002 © 2002 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Service Source Take Apart Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors) © 2002 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. General Information Overview The identifying characteristics on the front of this Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors) computer are its top speaker and mirrored optical drive bezel. Like the Power Mac G4 (QuickSilver and QuickSilver 2002) computers, this model also has a silver-colored case. 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. General Information Power Mac G4 (Mirrored) Take Apart - 1 Note: To organize the screws your 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 of the computer 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.) 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. 2 - Power Mac G4 (Mirrored) Take Apart General Information Opening the Computer Tools No tools are required for this procedure. Preliminary Steps No preliminary s