Sonnet Technologies Encore_ST G4 (With No Heatsink) Processor Upgrade Card - Manual (Page 12)

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Figure 41
Figure 40
Figure 39
Figure 38
security lock
port access
cover
side panel
raise release latch
screw screw
Installation—QuickSilver 2001 and 2002 Models
This section covers the installation of the Encore/ST G4 into Power
Mac G4 (QuickSilver 2001) and single processor (800 and 933 MHz)
Power Mac G4 (QuickSilver 2002) models. If you are installing this
product into an AGP Graphics or Gigabit Ethernet model, go back to
page 3. If you are installing this product into a Digital Audio model,
go back to page 7.
Shut Down and Open Computer
1. Shut down your Power Mac. If the computer has been on, allow
20 minutes for it to completely cool before beginning the
installation.
2. If you need to move the computer to a different area where you
can work freely, disconnect any connected cables, move the com-
puter, then reconnect the power cord.
3. Touch a port access cover on the back of the computer to dis-
charge any potential damaging static electricity (Figure 38).
4. Disconnect the power cord from the computer.
5. Locate the security lock at the back of the computer (Figure 39).
If it is not already pressed in, do so now.
6. With the right side of the case facing you, open your Power Mac
by lifting the release latch and lowering the side panel away from
the computer’s case (Figure 40).
Remove Fan Assembly
1. With the back of the computer facing you, remove the two indi-
cated screws (Figure 41).
WARNING: When handling computer products, take care to
prevent components from being damaged by static electricity;
avoid working in carpeted areas. Handle processor upgrade cards only
by their edges and avoid touching connector traces and component
pins.
Support Note: To avoid generating a static charge in your
body, do not walk around the room until after you finish
installing the Encore card and close the computer.
WARNING: The Encore/ST is not designed for installation into
the Power Mac G4 (QuickSilver 2002) Dual 1GHz processor
model. Do not attempt to install this product into that model.