Power Mac G4 Quicksilver Hard Drive Replacement AWS
Power Mac G4 Quicksilver Hard Drive Replacement
Power Mac G4 Quicksilver Hard Drive Replacement Written By: Ryan Bylard
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Power Mac G4 Quicksilver Hard Drive Replacement
INTRODUCTION Removing the hard drive of the Power Mac G4 Quicksilver for replacement.
TOOLS: Phillips #0 Screwdriver (1)
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Power Mac G4 Quicksilver Hard Drive Replacement
Step 1 — Opening the case
The handle to open your computer is located on top of the right side panel.
Step 2
Grab the circular handle and pull outward.
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Power Mac G4 Quicksilver Hard Drive Replacement
Step 3
Your computer is now open and ready for repair.
The hard drive is located in the rear right corner of the case.
Step 4 — Hard Drive
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Power Mac G4 Quicksilver Hard Drive Replacement
Step 5
Unplug the IDE ribbon cable. This is the wide flat grey cable.
Step 6
Remove the screw holding down the hard drive enclosure.
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Power Mac G4 Quicksilver Hard Drive Replacement
Step 7
Lift the hard drive enclosure straight up and out.
Be carful not to pull the attached cable.
Step 8
Disconnect the MOLEX connector.
This cable may be hard to remove. Grab the connector on either side as pictured and wiggle it back and forth to remove it.
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Power Mac G4 Quicksilver Hard Drive Replacement
Step 9
Remove the four screws holding the hard drive to the enclosure.
Your hard drive is now free from the enclosure and is ready to be replaced.
Step 10
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. This document was last generated on 2017-06-17 04:31:15 PM.
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Power Mac G4 Quicksilver Hard Drive Replacement Written By: Ryan Bylard
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Page 1 of 7
Power Mac G4 Quicksilver Hard Drive Replacement
INTRODUCTION Removing the hard drive of the Power Mac G4 Quicksilver for replacement.
TOOLS: Phillips #0 Screwdriver (1)
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Page 2 of 7
Power Mac G4 Quicksilver Hard Drive Replacement
Step 1 — Opening the case
The handle to open your computer is located on top of the right side panel.
Step 2
Grab the circular handle and pull outward.
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Power Mac G4 Quicksilver Hard Drive Replacement
Step 3
Your computer is now open and ready for repair.
The hard drive is located in the rear right corner of the case.
Step 4 — Hard Drive
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Power Mac G4 Quicksilver Hard Drive Replacement
Step 5
Unplug the IDE ribbon cable. This is the wide flat grey cable.
Step 6
Remove the screw holding down the hard drive enclosure.
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Power Mac G4 Quicksilver Hard Drive Replacement
Step 7
Lift the hard drive enclosure straight up and out.
Be carful not to pull the attached cable.
Step 8
Disconnect the MOLEX connector.
This cable may be hard to remove. Grab the connector on either side as pictured and wiggle it back and forth to remove it.
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Power Mac G4 Quicksilver Hard Drive Replacement
Step 9
Remove the four screws holding the hard drive to the enclosure.
Your hard drive is now free from the enclosure and is ready to be replaced.
Step 10
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. This document was last generated on 2017-06-17 04:31:15 PM.
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