User guide

Genesis MP Chapter 3 – Disassembling the Power Macintosh 7500 or 7600
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Removing the Motherboard
The motherboard is held into the 7500/7600 with one central
screw, two latching tabs and several sliding hooks built into the
case. Removal is a matter of removing the central screw and slid-
ing the motherboard out while pressing the latching tabs.
CAUTION
The motherboard is delicate - handle it with care. Make sure you
are wearing the provided ground strap and observing ESD (elec-
trostatic discharge)-safe procedures as described in the
Conversion Basics chapter of this manual. Prepare the supplied
anti-static bag before you remove the motherboard, and place the
motherboard in the anti-static bag immediately upon removal to
keep it safe from damage by ESD.
IMPORTANT
The motherboard should come out very easily if you follow the
instructions below. If you are having difficulty removing the mother-
board, use caution; you may not have everything disconnected.
Review the instructions to make sure you’ve followed all the steps
and try again.
Remove the central screw holding the motherboard in place. The
screw is located in the plastic central support.
Remove the central screw
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