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Power Mac G4 M5183 Internal Battery Replacement

Introduction

Replacing the internal battery which regulates several functions in the computer, including the calendar.

  1. Power Mac G4 M5183 Internal Battery Replacement, Opening PowerMac G4 M5183 Case: step 1, image 1 of 2 Power Mac G4 M5183 Internal Battery Replacement, Opening PowerMac G4 M5183 Case: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Pull on outer latch.

    • Lower door until it is level with your work surface.

    • Before working on the computer make sure it is not plugged into a power supply, then touch a metal object. This discharges static electricity, which could damage the computer.

  3. Power Mac G4 M5183 Internal Battery Replacement, Internal Battery: step 2, image 1 of 2 Power Mac G4 M5183 Internal Battery Replacement, Internal Battery: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the battery.

    • Remove and replace battery.

    • Push the PMU button once, and only once, to reset the power supply.

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