Power Mac G4 M5183 Processor Replacement

Power Mac G4 M5183 Processor Replacement

Power Mac G4 M5183 Processor Replacement Written By: Justin Petrilli

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Power Mac G4 M5183 Processor Replacement

INTRODUCTION How to remove the processor from the logic board.

TOOLS: Phillips #1 Screwdriver (1) Phillips #2 Screwdriver (1) Spudger (1)

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Power Mac G4 M5183 Processor Replacement

Step 1 — Case

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Pull on outer latch.

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Lower door until it is level with your work surface.

 Before working on the computer make sure it is not plugged into a power supply, then touch a metal object. This discharges static electricity, which could damage the computer.

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Power Mac G4 M5183 Processor Replacement

Step 2 — Heat Sink

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Use the spudger to pry the clips horizontally off of the heat sink.

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Fully remove the clips by lifting upwards.

Step 3 

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Remove the heat sink by pulling upwards, off of the logic board.

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Power Mac G4 M5183 Processor Replacement

Step 4 — Processor

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Remove the 3 screws attaching the processor to the logic board using the Phillips #2 screwdriver.

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Remove processor by pulling vertically upwards.

This document was last generated on 2017-07-01 09:24:16 PM.

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