Service Manual For 2005 G5 Mac Pro

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There may be a parts trail if you look long and hard; but rare can also mean costly.

You could locate a PCI or other card-based wi-fi - with its own antenna - as a fix.


Technical specifications PM G5 dual-core 2.0:


Differences between PM G5 Late2005 Quad-Core and other PM G5 Dual-Core models:


Mac G5 Os

'Late 2005' G5


Did you identify by serial number lookup online? Some of those have marginal reference,

and so may be half a year off on the build number specs. Everymac has their ultra lookup

then powerbookmedic.com has their 'serial number lookup' (with a parts page) and others

do a fair job if you can supply the correct identifiers (some without serial # lookup) such

as the downloadable MacTracker.ca database. Each has their place, I use them all.


Download: PDF Manual

Late 2005 PM G5 (may not cover all.)

You may be able to check the last few years of discussions in this section; the topic

Mac Pro G5 Tower

has come up at least a few times. Some of these models require external antenna...

And use a different card for wireless internet. The use of a PCI or other card to add

wi-fi internet (if you can locate the cards now) may answer two issues; if the card

has an antenna on it. Because the metal case stops wi-fi, you need one either way.


For

Sorry to not have an exact answer; been too long and no ongoing personal interest in

this pro PPC model. Good parts are harder to locate; esp. those 'dealer installed' extras.


Good luck & happy trails! 🙂

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Aug 31, 2017 3:31 AM

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8 Score

Will not boot, grey screen

9 Answers

4 Score

Power Mac G5 won't read DVDs

4 Answers

3 Score

Power Mac G5 won't start

2 Answers

2 Score

2.0GHz DC won't start up... no response at all.

Parts

Tools

These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.

Troubleshooting

Determine a variety of problems associated with the device by going to the PowerMac G5 Troubleshooting Guide

Background and Identification

The Apple PowerMac G5 is a desktop computer first produced in 2003 by the Apple Corporation. This guide will review the repair process of an Apple PowerMac G5 model number A1047 EMC 2061 from 2004. The model number is located on the underside of the computer. The model can also be determined from the desktop specifications when the computer is operational. This particular model contains a 2.0 GHz processor, 1GB RAM, 160GB hard drive, and a single super-multi DVD drive in the front bay of the computer. The guide will underline this particular model, but future models should follow similar guidelines.

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Upgrade

It is possible to upgrade a few components on the desktop.

  • Memory: The PowerMac comes standard with 1GB of memory although it is possible to install more to increase performance. 'Omega' G5's from 2003 came standard with 4 GB of RAM. The maximum ranges from 4GB to 8GB depending on the specific model.

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  • Hard drive: It is possible to upgrade the hard drive to up to 1TB depending on the model to increase capacitance. It is also possible to install an additional hard drive into the computer.
  • The optical CD/DVD drive: The disc drive can upgrade from the standard CD/DVD drive to a super-multi drive to increase performance and usability.
  • Video card: It is also possible to upgrade the video card but be sure to check compatibility with the graphics card and Apple desktops.

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