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Parts
Tools
These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.
Troubleshooting
Determine a variety of problems associated with the device by going to the PowerMac G5 Troubleshooting Guide
Background and Identification
The Apple PowerMac G5 is a desktop computer first produced in 2003 by the Apple Corporation. This guide will review the repair process of an Apple PowerMac G5 model number A1047 EMC 2061 from 2004. The model number is located on the underside of the computer. The model can also be determined from the desktop specifications when the computer is operational. This particular model contains a 2.0 GHz processor, 1GB RAM, 160GB hard drive, and a single super-multi DVD drive in the front bay of the computer. The guide will underline this particular model, but future models should follow similar guidelines.
Upgrade
It is possible to upgrade a few components on the desktop.
- Memory: The PowerMac comes standard with 1GB of memory although it is possible to install more to increase performance. 'Omega' G5's from 2003 came standard with 4 GB of RAM. The maximum ranges from 4GB to 8GB depending on the specific model.
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- Hard drive: It is possible to upgrade the hard drive to up to 1TB depending on the model to increase capacitance. It is also possible to install an additional hard drive into the computer.
- The optical CD/DVD drive: The disc drive can upgrade from the standard CD/DVD drive to a super-multi drive to increase performance and usability.
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- Video card: It is also possible to upgrade the video card but be sure to check compatibility with the graphics card and Apple desktops.
Additional Information
Introduction
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- Phillips #1 Screwdriver
- T10 Torx Screwdriver
- T15 Torx Screwdriver
No parts specified.
- Place your g5 on a suitable surface
- Take out the power lead
- Prepare two screw drivers; T10 and Phillips (T15 may be used in some instances)
- Open the case by pulling the lock
- Take out the plastic cover
- Remove the major fan located on the left side of the processor
- Locate a small fan containing a speaker on the upper left corner of the motherboard.
- Pull it carefully
- There are two connections, which are needed to be disconnected (second image)
- Remove the graphics card
- Remove RAM
- Step 5 is about removing the cover which protects the processor from any outside damage
- The cover is attached to four pins. In order to remove the cover, it has to be pulled towards the left.
- : There may be a plastic (rubber) pin (see Image 2), which was put in place for guarantee purposes, therefore before sliding the panel, you should locate and remove this pin
- It can also be pushed from the inside (by lifting the bottom of the cover first) (see image 3)
- The next two steps will demonstrate how to remove the processor
- It should look like this (image 1) when the cover has been removed.
- Remove 8 screws shown on Image 2 and 3 (use T10 and T15 screw drivers)
- The processor should now come out
- Disconnect the cable connected to the processor
- Locate the side fan (right wall), push the pins and pull the fan
- Disconnect the fan cable (red square) and the rest of yellows if possible
- Unscrew two phillips screws located on the bottom power supply cover
- Remove the bottom screws which held the processor in place (four in total). This will help to take the cover out without damaging the motherboard
- The cover should now come out. It will require some bending and pay attention to the motherboard while performing this task.
- Remove the connectors (as shown on image 2 and 3)
- Locate four phillips screws on the bottom of the g5
- Remove them and pull the Power Supply.
- Disconnect the connector from the power supply (image 3, hdd lead)
- Remove Red and Yellow marked screws
- The Red are small black screws shown on the second image
- The processor holding screws are marked as yellow and have to be removed
- Green- pins which hold the motherboard in place
- In order to remove the motherboard, pull it (as shown on the third image) It should now slide on the pins which are marked as green.
- The motherboard should now come out freely
- Hope you enjoyed it, Michal Scrumpymacs
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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