User guide

Chapter 2 – Disassembling the Power Macintosh 8500 or 9500 12 ◆
The Power Macintosh 8500 (rear) The Power Macintosh 9500 (rear)
Because of the similarity of the machines, most disassembly steps
are identical. Most of the photos feature a Power Macintosh 9500.
We will call your attention to the very few special procedures for
disassembly of the 8500 when those steps are reached.
You will be re-using the motherboard, RAM DIMMs, VRAM DIMMs
(8500 only), floppy disk drive, hard drive(s), CD-ROM drive,
Audio/Video (AV) module and screws (8500 only), and any
installed peripherals. You must wear the provided anti-static wrist
strap once you open the machine’s case.
Please read and understand the disassembly procedure before
beginning disassembly of the unit. Also, read and understand the
chapter: Conversion Basics, especially the section on
Electrostatic Discharge.
Tools Required
• #2 Phillips Head Screwdriver
• Torx™ T-8 Driver (8500 only)
• Small flathead screwdriver