Power Mac G4 M5183 Processor Replacement

Written By: Justin Petrilli
  • Comments: 3
Power Mac G4 M5183 Processor Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

4

Time Required

15 minutes

Introduction

How to remove the processor from the logic board.

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    • Pull on outer latch.

    • Lower door until it is level with your work surface.

    • Before working on the computer make sure it is not plugged into a power supply, then touch a metal object. This discharges static electricity, which could damage the computer.

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    • Use the spudger to pry the clips horizontally off of the heat sink.

    • Fully remove the clips by lifting upwards.

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    • Remove the heat sink by pulling upwards, off of the logic board.

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    • Remove the 3 screws attaching the processor to the logic board using the Phillips #2 screwdriver.

    • Remove processor by pulling vertically upwards.

Author

Justin Petrilli

Member since: 21/01/10

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2 comments

anyone still sell the replacement processor?

Joseph Cole -

Anyone who has upgraded their CPU’s manage to flash from MacPro1,1 to MacPro2,1? And If so How?

Michael Inman -