Power Mac G4 (QuickSilver 2002): How to Install an AirPort Card

This document lists the steps to install an AirPort card into the Power Mac G4 (QuickSilver 2002).

Warning
Apple recommends that you have an Apple-certified technician install memory, PCI expansion cards, and internal storage devices. Consult the service and support information that came with your computer for instructions on how to contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for service. If you install these items yourself, you risk damaging your equipment, and such damage is not covered by the limited warranty on your computer. See an Apple Authorized Dealer or service provider for additional information about this or any other warranty question.

To install an AirPort Card:

1. Open the computer. See technical document 42687 "Power Mac G4 (QuickSilver 2002): How to Open the Computer" for steps to open the computer.

2. If the computer came with an adapter card, then remove the metal clip and pull the AirPort card from the adapter card (Figure 1). The adapter card and clip are not used with your Power Mac G4.

3. Position the AirPort Card with the AirPort ID numbers and bar code facing up and insert the card into the AirPort Card connector (Figure 2).

4. Carefully attach the coaxial antenna wire to the port on the end of the AirPort Card. The antenna wire is stowed on the side of the PCI card guide. Don't bend or crimp the wire tightly (Figure 2).

5. Close the computer.

Warning: Never turn on your computer unless all of its internal and external parts are in place and it is closed. Operating the computer when it is open or missing parts can damage your computer or cause injury.




Figure 1 AirPort card adapter is not used with this computer



Figure 2 Install card with bar codes up and connect antenna