Power Macintosh G3 Minitower Battery Replacement

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Power Macintosh G3 Minitower Battery Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

6

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

    • Press the green release button on top of the side access panel.

    • Pull off the side access panel to get inside the computer.

    • When putting the side access panel back on, make sure that the bottom of the panel lines up with the rail on the bottom, and that the chassis is locked with the green latches.

    • Lay the computer on its side, ensuring that where the side access panel was is facing up.

    • Unlock the top chassis by moving the two green locking latches upward and outward.

    • Using the handle, gently swing the top chassis up and out until it rests firmly on the work surface.

    • Remove the screw at the back of the computer holding the I/O card in place.

    • Remove the two screws inside the computer securing the I/O card to the metal chassis.

    • Gently lift up the I/O card to remove it from the computer.

    • Remove the piece of black plastic holding the battery in place.

    • Remove the battery.

    • The battery should be a 3.6-3.9 volt lithium battery.

Conclusion

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

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