Apple iMac G5 Hard Drive, 20-inch User Manual

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iMac G5
Hard Drive, 20-inch
Replacement Instructions
Follow the instructions in this document carefully. Failure to follow these instructions could
damage your equipment and void its warranty.
Note: Online instructions are available at http://www.apple.com/support/doityourself/.
Tools Required
• Use the screwdriver provided, or a Phillips #2 screwdriver, preferably with a
magnetized tip
• Needlenose pliers
• Screw tray or equivalent to hold the screws
Part Location

Apple iMac G5 Hard Drive, 20-inch Specifications

General

Model	iMac G5
Screen Size	20-inch
Processor	PowerPC G5
Hard Drive Speed	7200 RPM
Graphics	ATI Radeon 9600 with 128 MB DDR SDRAM
Ports	3 x USB 2.0, 2 x FireWire 400, Ethernet, Modem, Audio in/out
Release Year	2004
Hard Drive Type	SATA
Operating System	Mac OS X 10.3 Panther
Hard Drive Capacity	250 GB
RAM	512 MB (expandable to 2.5GB)
Optical Drive	SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)

Summary

Tools Required

Important Safety Information

Opening the Computer

Removing the Hard Drive

Installing the Replacement Hard Drive

Closing the Computer

Software Reinstallation Guide

Install Mac OS X and Applications

Guide to installing the operating system and bundled software onto the computer.

Install Applications Only

Steps to install only the applications, assuming Mac OS X is already present.

Install Mac OS 9

Instructions for installing Mac OS 9 applications using specific discs.