Power Mac G5 Front Fan Assembly Replacement Repair Guide

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Very easy

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Time Required

                          5 minutes

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Side Panel
4 steps
Front Fan Assembly
2 steps

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Introduction

Step 1

              Side Panel

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.

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.

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Step 2

Remove all the cables, including the power cables before opening the unit.

Remove all the cables, including the power cables before opening the unit.

Step 3

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.

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.

Step 4

Remove the air deflector (the clear plastic cover) by pulling on the handle.

Remove the air deflector (the clear plastic cover) by pulling on the handle.

Step 5

              Front Fan Assembly

Locate the front fan assembly.

Locate the front fan assembly.

Step 6

Pull the fan assembly out; it should slide out easily.

Pull the fan assembly out; it should slide out easily.

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

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