User guide

Genesis MP

Disassembling the Power Macintosh 7500 or 7600

Getting Started...

The Power Macintosh 7500 and 7600 are identical in terms of

disassembly. All steps in this section refer both machines.

Disassembly of the Power Macintosh 7500 or 7600 is quite easy; it

is possible to access all components with a minimum of tools.

The Power Macintosh 7500

(7600 is similar).

You will be re-using the motherboard, RAM and VRAM DIMMs,

floppy disk drive, hard drive(s), CD-ROM drive, Audio/Video (AV)

module and screws, cache (if equipped) and any installed periph-

erals. You must wear the provided anti-static wrist strap once you

open the 7500/7600 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

• Small flathead screwdriver

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