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Power Mac G5 PRAM Battery Replacement

  1. Power Mac G5 PRAM Battery Replacement, Side Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • To avoid electrocution, shut down the computer. Do not open the computer or attempt to install any items inside it while the computer is on.

    • To avoid being burned, wait at least 10 minutes to allow the computer's internal components to cool.

  2. Power Mac G5 PRAM Battery Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Remove all the cables, including the power cables before opening the unit.

  3. Power Mac G5 PRAM Battery Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Power Mac G5 PRAM Battery Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Lift the tab to unlock the side panel.

    • The panel should fall out. If the panel does not fall out by itself pull a little from the edges.

  4. Power Mac G5 PRAM Battery Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Power Mac G5 PRAM Battery Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Power Mac G5 PRAM Battery Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the air deflector (the clear plastic cover) by pulling on the handle.

  5. Power Mac G5 PRAM Battery Replacement, PRAM Battery: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Locate the battery inside the desktop.

  6. Power Mac G5 PRAM Battery Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Power Mac G5 PRAM Battery Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Power Mac G5 PRAM Battery Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the battery by lifting the battery from the battery terminal.

    • Be careful to note which end is positive and which is negative. The positive end should be facing away from the PCI slots.

    • It is important to lift the battery as straight up as possible to avoid damage to battery or terminal.

    • The first photo shows the correct battery position. The last two photos show the battery facing the WRONG WAY! Remember, the positive end should be facing AWAY from the PCI slots, NOT towards them.

  7. Power Mac G5 PRAM Battery Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • The area should look like this after the battery is removed.

    • Be sure to properly dispose of the old battery after removal (take it to the nearest hazardous waste center).

    • Only insert LS1425OC 3.6V battery to prevent damage to the logic board.

Conclusion

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

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plz advise the type of battery, thx !

adrianchan - Reply

Thank you, very very instructive - but why on Earth

does Apple not mark the battry holder on this model

with + and - ? ? Now, thanks to your close-up photo

I found out which way to turn the battery. (I hope)

Best regards

Torben, Denmark

Torben Hellborn -

Agreed - slot should be marked with + and – . . .

Thanks for the clear and sharp photos d;-)

Andrew Lawes - Reply

This is not valid for the late 2005 model of G5…Model 11,2.

It uses a coin shaped Panasonic Lithium battery. I just ordered one from OWC.

($.88)

Sari - Reply

Grazie, molto utile! Alberto da Venezia

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