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• Troubleshooting
• Background and Identification
• Upgrade
• Additional Information

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Power Mac G5 Repair

The PowerMac G5 is a desktop computer first produced in 2003 by the Apple Corporation. This guide will review the repair process of an Apple PowerMac G5 model number A1047 EMC 2061 from 2004. It was discontinued in 2006 as part of the Intel switch first to developers then consumers.

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• 1.6 GHz
• 1.8 GHz (EMC No. 1969)
• 1.8 GHz (Late 2004)
• 1.8 GHz Dual (EMC No. 1969)
• 1.8 GHz Dual (EMC No. 1969C)
• 2.0 GHz Dual (EMC No. 1969)
• 2.0 GHz Dual (EMC No. 1969C)
• 2.0 GHz Dual (EMC No. 2023)
• 2.0 GHz Dual (EMC No. 2061)
• 2.3 GHz Dual (EMC No. 2023)
• 2.3 GHz Dual (EMC No. 2061)
• 2.5 GHz Dual (EMC No. 1969C)
• 2.5 GHz Quad
• 2.7 GHz Dual
• Not sure

Guides

Replacement Guides

Bottom Right Cooling Fan Unit

CD-ROM Drive

Front Fan Assembly

Graphics Card

Hard Drive

Motherboard

PRAM Battery

Power Supply

Processor and Cooling Unit

RAM

Top Left Cooling Fan Unit

Techniques

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Parts

• Cables (1)

• Storage (3)

Tools

These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.

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  Phillips #1 Screwdriver

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  TR10 Torx Security Screwdriver

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  T15 Torx Screwdriver

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  iFixit Precision 4 mm Screwdriver Bit

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  Narwhal 6-in-1 Driver

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  Precision Drill Bits

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  Rotary Tool

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Models

1.6 GHz, 1.8 GHz (EMC No. 1969), 1.8 GHz (Late 2004), 1.8 GHz Dual (EMC No. 1969), 1.8 GHz Dual (EMC No. 1969C), 2.0 GHz Dual (EMC No. 1969), 2.0 GHz Dual (EMC No. 1969C), 2.0 GHz Dual (EMC No. 2023), 2.0 GHz Dual (EMC No. 2061), 2.3 GHz Dual (EMC No. 2023), 2.3 GHz Dual (EMC No. 2061), 2.5 GHz Dual (EMC No. 1969C), 2.5 GHz Quad, 2.7 GHz Dual

Troubleshooting

Determine a variety of problems associated with the device by going to the PowerMac G5 Troubleshooting Guide

Background and Identification

The Apple PowerMac G5 is a desktop computer first produced in 2003 by the Apple Corporation. This guide will review the repair process of an Apple PowerMac G5 model number A1047 EMC 2061 from 2004. The model number is located on the underside of the computer. The model can also be determined from the desktop specifications when the computer is operational. This particular model contains a 2.0 GHz processor, 1GB RAM, 160GB hard drive, and a single super-multi DVD drive in the front bay of the computer. The guide will underline this particular model, but future models should follow similar guidelines.

Upgrade

It is possible to upgrade a few components on the desktop.

• Memory: The PowerMac comes standard with 1GB of memory although it is possible to install more to increase performance. "Omega" G5's from 2003 came standard with 4 GB of RAM. The maximum ranges from 4GB to 8GB depending on the specific model.
• Hard drive: It is possible to upgrade the hard drive to up to 1TB depending on the model to increase capacity. It is also possible to install an additional hard drive into the computer.
• The optical CD/DVD drive: The disc drive can upgrade from the standard CD/DVD drive to a super-multi drive to increase performance and usability.
• Video card: It is also possible to upgrade the video card but be sure to check compatibility with the graphics card and Apple desktops.

Additional Information

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