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Level 2 Cache Card Removal – Power Macintosh 7100
If there is a Level 2 cache card installed in your computer, it will be
located in the L2 Cache Slot, located in between the power supply and the
ROM card
(Figure 2)
. Do not mistakenly remove the ROM card. If you
remove the ROM card, you will need to replace it otherwise your
computer will not boot.
Level 2 Cache Card Removal – Power Macintosh 8100, 8115,
and Workgroup Server 8150
For these models, the logic board must first be removed from the
computer in order to gain access to the Level 2 cache card. Once the logic
board is removed, the Level 2 cache card will be in the L2 Cache Slot,
located in between the ROM card and the CPU with the large heatsink
(Figure 3)
. Do not mistakenly remove the ROM card. If you remove the
ROM card, you will need to replace it otherwise your computer will not
boot. After the Level 2 cache card is removed, reinstall the logic board and
proceed with installation of the Crescendo NuBus card.
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Figure 2: Level 2 cache card slot
ROM card
L2 cache card
Support Note:
For the removal of the Level 2 cache card and the
installation of the Crescendo NuBus processor upgrade card into a Power
Macintosh 81XX, Sonnet strongly recommends that a qualified
technician performs the installation.
power supply
