Power Mac G4 M5183 Power Supply Replacement

Step 1 Opening PowerMac G4 M5183 Case



• 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.
Step 2 Main Fan



• Remove the screw from each of the two niches on lower part of fan using the Phillips #1 screwdriver.
• The fan housing will still be connected to the computer by a power cable which will be removed in the next step.
Step 3
• Remove the power cable from the fan and detach bracing.
Step 4 DVD-ROM Drive
• Removing the faceplate.
• On the inside of the case, find the two plastic tabs.
• While depressing the tabs, remove the faceplate by pulling and rotating outward.
Step 5
• Remove the two screws on the front of the drive with the Phillips #1 screwdriver.
Step 6
• Pull the drive out to allow access to the power and ribbon cables. Do not fully remove.
• Remove both the power and ribbon cable.
Step 7 Power Supply
• Remove the 3 hex screws on the back of the case.
• Remove the single screw on the side of the power supply casing with the Phillips #1 screwdriver.
Step 8
• Remove power cable from the logic board.
• Remove power cable from hard drive.
• Pull the power supply out and towards yourself.

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