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64 Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer
Installing Your Card
You can install an AGP card in slot 1 only. The AGP slot accepts standard AGP cards or
AGP Pro cards. Install either PCI or PCI-X cards in the slots labeled PCI 2, 3, and 4. See
the table on page 62.
1 Open your computer and remove the side panel and air deflector following the
directions on page 42.
2 Remove the screw in the port access cover, pull out the access cover, and set it aside.
Note: To prevent screws from the PCI port access cover from dropping into the
enclosure, you may want to use a magnetic screw driver, available at most electronic
supply stores. Take care not to place the magnetic screw driver near your hard drives or
media such as CDs or DVDs.
3 Remove the card that you want to install 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.
Warning: To avoid damaging its internal components or the components you want to
install, always turn off and then unplug your Power Mac G5. Wait 5 or 10 minutes for it
to cool down. Do not attempt to install items inside it while it is plugged in.
Port access cover
Remove the screw that
holds the port access
cover in place.
If you need to remove
the card in the AGP slot,
lift up on this tab to
release the catch.