1. Apple Power Mac G4
2. Apple Power Mac G4 Quicksilver 2002 User Manual Download

The latest edition of the Power Mac G4 line, the QuickSilver 2002, was the first Mac to get a processor speed up to a Gigahertz. It also added a DDR SDRAM L2 cache to the mid-range and high-end configurations. Apart from that, there were few changes from earlier models. Photos Specifications. Processor: PowerPC 7450 v2.1 or 7455 v2.1 (G4). Audio, QuickSilver,. QuickSilver 2002. Power Mac G4 (QuickSilver and QuickSilver 2002) computers are easy to identify. Unlike other Power Mac G4 models, these models have a silver-colored case. They also have a recessed speaker on the front panel. The Quicksilver 2002 PowerMac G4 was available in three configurations: The 800 MHz model, with 256 MB of RAM, a 40 GB hard drive, and a CD-RW drive, was $1599, the 933 MHz configuration, with 256 MB of RAM, a 60 GB hard drive and a DVD-R drive, was $2299, and the high-end 1 GHz model, with 512 MB of RAM, an 80 GB hard drive and a DVD-R drive, was $2999. Auto Updating—Automatically Keep Your Mac on the Cutting Edge 28 Multiple Users—Turn One Mac Into Many 30 Apple.com—Your Starting Place on the World Wide Web 32 Mac Help—Answers to All Your Macintosh Questions 34 3 Using Your Computer 35 Using Your Apple Pro Keyboard and Apple Pro Mouse 36 Using USB Devices 38. Power Mac G4 Quicksilver // Review/Overview // 2017This is my Power Mac G4 Quicksilver review of 2017, this one is in great condition and its working perfect.

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Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors)

General Information

Overview

The identifying characteristics on the front of this Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors) computer are its top speaker and mirrored optical drive bezel. Like the Power Mac G4 (QuickSilver and QuickSilver 2002) computers, this model also has a silver-colored case.

Tools

The following tools are required:

•#2 Phillips screwdriver

•#1 Phillips screwdriver

•T-10 Torx driver or 2.5 mm Allen wrench

•Small flat-blade screwdriver

•Needlenose pliers

Note: Magnetized tools are recommended to avoid dropping screws within the computer.

Note: To organize the screws your remove from the computer, use a tray with divided compartments (such as a plastic ice cube tray).

Serial Number Location

The computer’s serial number is located on the back panel.

Before Opening the Computer

Warning: The power supply in this computer is a high-voltage component and should not be opened for any reason, even when the computer is off.

Warning: After shutting down the computer, you must wait a few minutes before servicing it to allow internal components to cool.

Important: The only way to shut off power completely to the computer and display is to disconnect their power plugs from the power source. Make sure the power cords to the computer and display are within easy reach.

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions

Follow these steps to avoid damage from ESD before working inside the computer.

1.Shut down the computer.

2.Wait a few minutes to allow the computer’s internal components to cool.

3.Unplug all cables from the computer except the power cord.

4.Touch the metal PCI access covers on the back of the computer to discharge static electricity.

5.Unplug the power cord.

6.Lift the latch on the side of the computer. (If the latch will not lift, check that the security lock port and lockable cover latch in the back of the computer are not locked.)

7.Put on an ESD wrist strap.

8.To avoid static electricity building back up in your body, do not walk around the room until after you have finished working and closed the computer.

Opening the Computer

Tools

No tools are required for this procedure.

Preliminary Steps

No preliminary steps are required before you begin this procedure.

Procedure

1. Lift the latch to unlock the right side access panel.

2.Note: Gently lower the side panel onto a clean, ESD-safe mat to avoid scratching the case. Lower the side panel until it lies flat.

Note: Release the latch before returning the side panel to its upright closed position.

Top Handles

Tools

The only tool required for this procedure is a 2.5 mm Allen wrench.

Part Location

Preliminary Steps

There are no preliminary steps for this procedure.

Procedure

1. Remove the two Allen screws that secure the handle you are replacing.

2. Lift the handle from the computer.

Replacement Note: When replacing a handle, make sure the inner prongs fit inside the raised points on the computer.

Replacement Note: When replacing a handle, make sure you orient the handle so the three tiny bumps are near the lower edge of the handle.The handle won’t fit properly if it is turned upside down. The top front and top rear handles are interchangeable.

Top Panel

Tools

No tools are required for this procedure.

Part Location

Preliminary Steps

Before you begin, remove the handles from the top front and top rear of the computer.

Procedure

1.Slide the top panel toward the front of the computer to unhook the six tabs.

2.Lift the top panel from the chassis.

Speaker Grill

Tools

The only tool required for this procedure is a small flat-blade screwdriver.

Part Location

Preliminary Steps

There are no preliminary steps for this procedure.

Procedure

1.Insert the tip of a screwdriver into one of the openings in the speaker grill.

Warning: To prevent damage to the speaker, do not insert the screwdriver too far.

2.Pry out the speaker grill.

Replacement Note: Press the replacement speaker grill into the speaker opening.

Lower Supports

Tools

The only tool required for this procedure is a 2.5 mm Allen wrench.

Part Location

Preliminary Steps

Before you begin, place the computer upside down on an ESD mat.

Warning: When the computer is upside down or the lower supports are removed, the computer can be unstable.

Procedure

1.With the computer upside down, remove the two Allen screws securing the support to the computer.

2. Remove the support from the computer.

Lower Panel, Front

Tools

No tools are required for this procedure.

Part Location

Preliminary Steps

Before you begin, remove the lower front support.

Warning: When the computer is upside down or the lower support is removed, the computer can be unstable.

Procedure

1.Lift the lower front panel from the chassis. There are no screws holding this panel to the chassis; the front support holds it in place.

2.Important: Note the routing of the AirPort antenna cable. Carefully remove it from the notches in the lower front panel.

Lower Panel, Rear

Tools

No tools are required for this procedure.

Part Location

Preliminary Steps

Before you begin, remove the lower rear support.

Warning: When the computer is upside down or the lower support is removed, the computer can be unstable.

Procedure

Lift the lower rear panel from the chassis. There are no screws holding this panel to the chassis; the rear support holds it in place.

Rear Vented Panel

Tools

The following tools are required for this procedure:

•2.5 mm Allen wrench

•Flat-blade screwdriver

Part Location

Preliminary Steps

Before you begin, remove the following:

•Lower rear support

•Lower rear panel

•Top rear handle

Warning: When the computer is upside down or the lower supports are removed, the computer can be unstable.

Procedure

1.With the computer positioned on its left side panel, remove the three Allen screws securing the rear vented panel to the computer.

2. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to pry out the tabs from the lower chassis.

3.Grasp the rear vented panel on both sides of the lockable cover latch, and forcefully pull off the rear vented panel.

Hard Drive Carrier, Back

Tools

The following tools are required for this procedure:

•Magnetized #2 Phillips screwdriver.

•Pliers

Part Location

Preliminary Steps

Before you begin, open the side access panel.

Procedure

1.Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw that attaches the carrier to the chassis.

2.Pull the left side lever forward, and slide the carrier up to release the mounting pegs on the back of the carrier from the chassis.

3.Rotate the carrier back from the chassis far enough to reach the drive cables. Disconnect the hard drive data and power cables (P2 and P3) from the hard drive(s).

Note: You might need to use pliers to grasp and disconnect the power cable connector(s).

4. Remove the carrier and drive(s) from the computer.

Replacement Note: Connect the cables to the drives before installing the carrier.

Replacement Note: Be sure to align the mounting pegs on the back of the carrier with the notches in the chassis. Then press the carrier in and down until the pegs engage and the left side lever clicks into place.

Hard Drive Carrier, Front

Tools

The only tool required for this procedure is a magnetized Phillips screwdriver.

Part Location

Preliminary Steps

Before you begin, open the side access panel.

Procedure

1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the carrier mounting screw.

2.Press down on the right side lever, and slide the carrier forward and out of the computer.

Warning: Be careful not to scrape any cables when sliding the carrier forward.

Replacement Note: Align the center mounting peg on the top of the carrier with the center channel on the underside of the optical drive shelf. This center peg helps to guide the carrier. Then align the two remaining pegs, and slide the carrier in until the pegs engage and the right side lever clicks into place.

Replacement Note: Before closing the side access panel, make sure the P4 and P5 power cable connectors are either attached to the hard drives or tucked inside the front hard drive carrier.

Hard Drive

Tools

The only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips screwdriver.

Preliminary Steps

Before you begin, do the following:

•Open the side access panel.

•Remove the hard drive carrier.

Procedure

1.Remove the four mounting screws from the sides of the drive carrier.

2.Slide the drive forward out the front of the drive carrier.

ATA 100 Hard Drive Cable

Tools

Apple Power Mac G4

No tools are required for this procedure.

Preliminary Steps

Before you begin, do the following:

•Open the side access panel.

•Remove the back hard drive carrier.

Procedure

1.Open the cable clamp at the bottom of the chassis.

2.Disconnect the ATA 100 cable from the connector at J34 on the logic board.

Optical Drive

Tools

The only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips screwdriver.

Part Location

Preliminary Steps

Before you begin, open the side access panel.

Procedure

1.Loosen the captive screw near the front panel board.

2.Remove the lower screw that secures the optical drive carrier to the chassis.

3. Slide the back panel off the carrier.

Apple Power Mac G4 Quicksilver 2002 User Manual Download

4.Slide the carrier back and rotate it so that you can reach the drive cables.

5.Disconnect the drive data and power cables (P6 and P7) from the back of the optical drive(s) and remove the carrier from the computer.

6.Remove the four mounting screws from the sides of the drive carrier.

7.Slide the drive forward out the front of the drive carrier.

Replacement Note: Before sliding the carrier back onto the optical drive shelf, make sure the power cable bundle at the side panel is routed in the recessed channel.

Replacement Note: When sliding the carrier back onto the optical drive shelf, make sure the latch on the underside of the carrier engages with the notch in the drive shelf.

Replacement Note: Before sliding the rear panel back onto the carrier, make sure the top lip of the panel engages with the top edge of the drive carrier.

Warning: Be careful not to pinch the power cable between the panel and the carrier.

Optical Drive Cable

Tools

No tools are required for this procedure.

Preliminary Steps

Before you begin, do the following:

•Open the side access panel.

•Remove the front hard drive carrier.

•Remove the optical drive carrier.

Procedure

1. Peel up the optical drive cable from the double-sided tape on the optical drive shelf.

2. Open the two cable clamps at the bottom of the chassis.

3.Disconnect the cable from the logic board and free the cable from the opening in the optical drive shelf.

Lower Fan

Tools

The only tool required for this procedure is a small flat-blade screwdriver.

Part Location

Preliminary Steps

Before you begin, do the following:

•Open the side access panel.

•Remove the optical drive carrier.

Procedure

1.Disconnect the ribbon cable from the logic board and fold it back to expose the lower fan cable connector.

2.Using a small flat-blade screwdriver, gently lift up the locking tab on the lower fan cable and disconnect the cable from the logic board.

Replacement Note: Route the fan cable under the ribbon cable and over the narrower flex cable, as shown.