Apple 073-0541 Personal Computer User Manual


 
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Power Mac G4 Cube
073-0541 Rev. C
ATA Hard Drive
Replacement Instructions
Be sure to follow these instructions carefully. Failure to follow these
instructions could result in damage to your equipment and may void your
warranty.
Replacing the ATA hard drive in your computer requires five basic steps:
Turn off the computer.
Remove the computer core from the enclosure.
Remove the installed ATA drive.
Install the replacement ATA drive.
Replace the computer core in the enclosure.
Note:
Written and video instructions covering customer-installable parts
are available at
http://www.info.apple.com/installparts/.
Tools Required
Flat-blade screwdriver
Torx T-8 screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Static electricity, a normal and natural phenomenon, builds up on your body
as you walk around. You experience an electrostatic discharge (ESD) when
you touch an object and feel a spark. ESD can cause damage to the
internal components of your computer. To avoid ESD damage, read and
follow all instructions.
Backing Up Your Data
Warning: Before replacing your hard drive, make sure you back up all
data on the drive.