User manual APPLE POWER MAC G4 MIRRORED DRIVE DOORS BATTERY REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

[. . . ] Warning: During this procedure, keep small parts away from children. Tools Required The only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips screwdriver. Opening the Computer Warning: Always shut down your computer before opening it to avoid damaging its internal components or causing injury. After you shut down the computer, the internal components can be very hot. Let the computer cool down before continuing. [. . . ] Gently lower the access panel until it lies flat. To avoid scratching the case, lower the panel onto a soft, clean cloth. Warning: If you see any lights glowing on the main logic board, the computer has not been shut down. Close the side access panel and shut down the computer before proceeding. Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors) Battery - 2 Replacing the Battery 1. Check the battery location in relation to the video card. (Figure 2) Figure 2 Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors) Battery - 3 2. If a full-length video card extends over the battery, remove the video card as follows. · Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the video card mounting screw. (Figure 3) Figure 3 · Gently hold back the clip on the video card connector to release the card. · Pull the card straight up, and remove it from the computer. (Figure 4) Figure 4 Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors) Battery - 4 3. Note the orientation of the battery's positive (+) end. (Figure 5) Note: You may first need to spread the two tabs on the holder slightly apart to release the battery. Warning: Batteries contain chemicals, some of which may be harmful to the environment. Please dispose of used batteries according to your local environmental laws and guidelines. Insert the new battery into the holder, making sure the battery's positive and negative signs align with those on the holder. Warning: Installing the battery incorrectly may cause an explosion. Be sure the battery's positive and negative poles are correctly oriented in the holder. [. . . ] Use of the "keyboard" Apple logo (Option-Shift-K) for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of Apple may constitute trademark infringement and unfair competition in violation of federal and state laws. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is accurate. Apple is not responsible for printing or clerical errors. [. . . ]