Installing Power Mac G4 Cube Hard drive

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Installing Hard drive.

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Installing the hard drive involves removing the outer case before actual installation.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Outer Case  ¶ 

  • Release the back handle of the PowerMac. Slowly pull out the cube by holding the end of the handle. Watch for any parts that may become entangled with the outer case.

  • Push back the handle after you have taken the core out of the case.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Place the cube upside down and remove the four screws on the front plate. Then remove the two screws on each side.

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Add Note Edit Step 3  ¶ 

  • Slowly lift the plate off the cube and disconnect the power cord.

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Add Note Edit Step 4  ¶ 

  • Remove the four pillars from each corner.

  • The pillars should come out fairly easily.

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Add Note Edit Step 5 — Hard drive  ¶ 

  • Lift Airport slot.

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  • Remove the power cord from the hard drive.

  • Remove the IDE cable from the hard drive.

  • Grip the sides of the hard drive and slowly pull outward.

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Add Note Edit Step 7  ¶ 

  • Remove the three top screws of the hard drive and slide the hard drive out.

  • Insert new hard drive.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

For more information, check out the Power Mac G4 Cube device page.

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