Power Mac G4 M5183 Processor Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

How to remove the processor from the logic board.

What you need

1. Step 1 Opening PowerMac G4 M5183 Case
  Pull on outer latch.
  
  Lower door until it is level with your work surface.
  
  Before working on the computer make sure it is not plugged into a power supply, then touch a metal object. This discharges static electricity, which could damage the computer.
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1. Step 2 Heat Sink
  Use the spudger to pry the clips horizontally off of the heat sink.
  
  Fully remove the clips by lifting upwards.
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3. Step 3
  Remove the heat sink by pulling upwards, off of the logic board.
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1. Step 4 Processor
  Remove the 3 screws attaching the processor to the logic board using the Phillips #2 screwdriver.
  
  Remove processor by pulling vertically upwards.
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2 Guide Comments

anyone still sell the replacement processor?

Joseph Cole - Nov 14, 2016 Reply Share

Anyone who has upgraded their CPU’s manage to flash from MacPro1,1 to MacPro2,1? And If so How?

Michael Inman - Mar 30, 2019 Reply Share

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