Apple Video Card User's Manual
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1. side access panel lift the latch and press the panel against the case until it snaps securely into place 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 Power Mac G4 Video Card 5 Apple Computer Inc 2003 Apple Computer Inc All rights reserved Under the copyright laws this document may not be copied in whole or in part without the written consent of Apple The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries Use of the keyboard Apple logo Option Shift K for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of Apple may constitute trademark infringement and unfair competition in violation of federal and state laws Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is accurate Apple is not responsible for printing or clerical errors Apple Computer Inc 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino CA 95014 2084 USA 1 408 996 1010 http Awww apple com Apple the Apple logo Mac Macintosh and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries Power Mac is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc Power Mac G4 Video Card 62. Power Mac G4 Macintosh Server G4 Video 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 e Phillips screwdriver e Pliers Opening the Computer Warning Always turn off your computer before opening it to avoid damaging its internal components 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 by opening the Special menu and choosing Shut Down Then wait five minutes for the computer s internal components to cool down 4 Ifyou 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 073 0562 Rev G 6 Touch the metal PCI access covers on the back of the computer 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 complet
3. ed your installation and closed the computer Figure 1 Power Mac G4 Power Mac G4 Mirrored Drive Doors FW 800 7 Unplug the power cord 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 Power Mac G4 Video Card 2 Removing the Installed Card Important Video cards are either accelerated graphics port AGP cards or peripheral component interconnect PCI cards These cards fit into expansion slots located on the logic board The steps for replacing both types of cards are similar However AGP cards must be installed in slot 1 Figure 2A the shorter expansion slot while PCI cards must be installed in the longer PCI expansion slots Figure 2B 1 Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the card s mounting screw Figure 2C Figure 2 Power Mac G4 Power Mac G4 Mirrored Drive Doors FW 800 2 If you are removing a PCI video card gently pull up the card and remove it from its PCI expansion slot Power Mac G4 Video Card 3 3 If you are removing an AGP video card pull back the tab on the video card retaining clip to release the card Then gently pull the card up and remove it from the AGP expansion slo
4. t Figure 3 Warning To avoid damaging the logic board or the AGP slot do not rock the card when removing it Lift it straight up out of the connector Figure 3 Power Mac G4 Video Card 4 Installing the Replacement Card 1 Remove the replacement video card from its static proof bag and hold it by its corners taking care not to touch the gold connector or any of the components on the card If the replacement card does not have a fence already installed attach the fence enclosed in the box Using a Phillips screwdriver install the two small Phillips screws Figure 4A on either side of the ADC connector and the two large Phillips screws Figure 4B on the fence side tabs Using pliers install the two jack nut screws Figure 4C on either side of the VGA connector Figure 4 3 Align the card s connector with its expansion slot and press down until the connector is inserted all the way into the slot e Don t rock the card instead press it straight into the slot e Don t force the card If you meet a lot of resistance pull the card out Check the connector and the slot for damage or obstructions and then try inserting the card again e Pull the card gently to see if it is properly connected If it resists and stays in place and if its gold connectors are barely visible the card is connected 4 Replace the card s mounting screw and tighten it to secure the card Closing the Computer 1 Raise the
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