Power Mac G5 (Late 2004): Fans remain loud after air deflector door is replaced

Important: You should always shut down your Power Mac G5 before opening its case. This avoids potential damage to internal components or the components you want to install. Do not open the computer or attempt to install items inside the computer while it is on. Refer to your owners manual for further instructions on opening the computer.

If you remove the air deflector while the Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) is powered on, the fans will change speed, increasing the noise level. The fan speed will remain this way even after you replace the air deflector and door.

To return the fans to normal speed and noise level, follow these steps:

  1. Power down the computer.
  2. Remove the power cord from the computer.
  3. Wait 15 seconds.
  4. Plug in the power cord.
  5. Press the power button on the computer.

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Published Date: Oct 7, 2016