Apple IMAC G5 17-INCH Owner Manual

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iMac G5

AirPort Extreme Card, 17-inch

Replacement Instructions

Follow the instructions in this document carefully. Failure to follow these instructions could damage your equipment and void its warranty.

Note: Online instructions are available at http://www.apple.com/support/doityourself/.

Tools Required

• Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver

Part Location

AirPort Extreme Card. Rev. C

Opening the Computer

1.

Turn off your computer by choosing Shut Down from the Apple ( K ) menu.

2.

Disconnect all cables, and unplug the power cord from your computer.

3.

Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface. Hold the sides of the computer and slowly lay the computer face down as shown.

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4.

Locate the three case screws circled below. Lift the metal foot to locate the middle case screw. Note: These screws are captive; they are part of the display/bezel assembly and cannot be removed.

5.

Using the tool provided, or a Phillips #2 screwdriver, loosen the three captive screws.

Turn the screws to the left until they stop turning. Don’t force the screws once they stop turning .

6.

Holding the metal foot, tilt the back cover up and lift it off the computer.

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Removing the AirPort Extreme Card, 17-inch iMac

1.

Important: Ground yourself. Touch the metal surface (as shown below) on the inside of the computer to discharge any static electricity.

Warning: Always discharge static electricity before you touch any parts or install any components inside the computer. To avoid generating static electricity, do not walk around the room until you have finished installing the part and closed the computer.

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2.

Locate the AirPort Extreme card.

3.

Disconnect the antenna cable from the end of the installed AirPort Extreme card.

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4.

Pull the tab on the card to remove the card from the AirPort card guide.

Important: Return this AirPort Extreme card to Apple in the packaging provided.

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Installing the Replacement 17-inch AirPort Extreme Card

1.

Remove the replacement AirPort Extreme card from its packaging.

2.

Slide the AirPort Extreme card into the AirPort card guide channel until it clicks into place.

3.

Connect the antenna cable to the end of the installed AirPort Extreme card. iMac G5 AirPort Extreme Card, 17-inch - 7

4.

Make sure the AirPort Extreme card is flush with the plastic AirPort card guide.

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Closing the Computer

1.

Replace the cover so that the slots on the top edge of the back cover mate with the tabs on the display housing. iMac G5 AirPort Extreme Card, 17-inch - 9

2.

Lower and press the cover into place until it fits snugly on the computer.

3.

Tighten the three captive case screws by turning them to the right. Don’t overtighten the screws

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4.

Reconnect the power cord while the computer is face down and then position the computer in the upright position. Turn on the computer.

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