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 AirPort Card 
AirPort Card
 
Tools
 
No tools are required for this procedure. 
Preliminary Steps
 
Before you begin, remove the computer core from the enclosure. 
Procedure
 
1. Disconnect the coaxial antenna cable from the port on the end of the AirPort Card.
2. Pull the plastic tab on the end of the AirPort Card to release the AirPort Card from the 
PCI card connector.
3. Insert the replacement AirPort Card through the opening in the PCI card guide and 
into the connector on the logic board.
4 Carefully attach the coaxial antenna cable to the port on the end of the AirPort Card.
AirPort Card
ConnectorAirPort Card
Antenna Port on
AirPort Card 
Antenna
Cable
AirPort
Pull Tab 
						

							 
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 AirPort Card  
Note: 
 The antenna cable might be stowed on the side of the PCI card guide. Do not 
bend or crimp the cable tightly.
5. Reassemble and test the computer. 
Warning: 
  
Never turn on the computer unless all of its internal and external 
parts are in place and it is closed. Operating the computer when it is open or 
missing parts can damage the computer or cause injury. 
						

							 
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 Memory (DRAM DIMM) 
Memory (DRAM DIMM)
 
Tools
 
No tools are required for this procedure. 
Preliminary Steps
 
Before you begin, remove the computer core from the enclosure. 
Procedure
 
1. If provided, attach the grounding wrist strap included with the replacement memory. 
2. Push down the ejectors on the slot of the DIMM you want to replace.  
Note: 
  
The slot might have one or two ejectors.
3. Lift the DIMM out of the computer. 
Warning:  
When removing or installing the DIMM, do not touch its connectors. Handle 
the DIMM only by the edges.
Connectors
DRAM Slot
DRAM DIMM
Ejector 
						

							 
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 Memory (DRAM DIMM) 4. Remove the replacement DIMM from its static-proof bag, taking care not to touch the 
connectors or chips.
5. Align the replacement DIMM in the DIMM slot. Press the DIMM down Þrmly until you 
feel it securely attach to the slot, and the ejectors lock it into place.
6. Reassemble and test the computer. 
Warning: 
  
Never turn on the computer unless all of its internal and external 
parts are in place and it is closed. Operating the computer when it is open or 
missing parts can damage the computer or cause injury. 
						

							 
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 ATA Hard Drive 
ATA Hard Drive
 
Tools
 
This procedure requires the following tools:
¥ Flat-blade screwdriver
¥ Torx T8 screwdriver
¥ Phillips screwdriver 
Preliminary Steps
 
Before you begin, remove the following:
¥ Computer core from enclosure
¥ AirPort Card, if installed 
Procedure
 
1. Press and hold the door latch, and then open the AirPort shield door.  
.
Door Latch 
						

							 
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 ATA Hard Drive 2. With the AirPort shield door open, pull the tab to disconnect the ATA ribbon cable 
connector from the hard drive.
3. Disconnect the power cable connector from the hard drive. (You might need to use a 
ßat-blade screwdriver to pry up and loosen the connector.) 
ConnectorPull Tab
Connector
Door 
						

							 
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 ATA Hard Drive4. Push in the core latch, and reposition the computer chassis so you can access the 
heatsink and hard drive.
5. Loosen, but do not remove, the three captive screws at the heatsink.
6. Lift up the loosened heatsink, and slide the hard drive out of the carrier.
7. Position the replacement drive on the drive carrier so that the ribbon cable and power 
cable connectors align with the slots at the end of the carrier.
8.  Lift up the heatsink, and slide in the drive.
9. Align the heatsink Þns to the opposite heatsink Þns. Tighten the three captive screws.
Screws
Hard Drive
Heatsink 
						

							 
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 ATA Hard Drive 10. Reconnect the power cable connector and the ATA ribbon cable connector to the 
drive.
11. Close the AirPort shield door, and press it down so the door latch engages.
12. Reinstall the AirPort Card, if applicable.
13. Reassemble and test the computer. 
Warning: 
  
Never turn on the computer unless all of its internal and external 
parts are in place and it is closed. Operating the computer when it is open or 
missing parts can damage the computer or cause injury.
ConnectorPull Tab
Connector
Door
Door Latch 
						

							 
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 Plastic Shell from Enclosure 
Plastic Shell from Enclosure
 
Tools
 
This procedure requires the following tools:
¥ Phillips screwdriver
¥ Torx T8 screwdriver 
Preliminary Steps
 
Before you begin, remove the computer core from the enclosure. 
Procedure
 
1. Looking into the computer enclosure, remove the two Phillips screws near the 
sides of the enclosure. 
						

							 
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 Plastic Shell from Enclosure 
2. LoosenÑbut do not removeÑthe four Torx screws at the grill.
3. Notice that each screw has a grommet, and the round base of the grommet has 
one flat edge. To unlock the enclosure liner, turn the grommet so the flat edge 
is flush with the side of the grill. Repeat for all grommets.
4. To protect the outside surface of the metal liner, place your hands inside the 
liner to lift it straight up and out of the shell.