Is it possible to remove hard drive from G5 and install it on new MacPro?

My G5 will not power up and I have files that are not backed up. Can I install the hard drive from the G5 into an empty bay onto my new MacPro and copy them over on the MacPro? Is this something that can be done or do I need to just take the G5 into the Apple repair store and have the files copied on a DVD?
Thank you.

Your new Mac Pro uses GUID, which will required for insalling OS X, good idea to reformat the drive again afterwards.
I'd put it in a FW case, use that (reformatted) as external system backup and emergencies.
The manuals, specs, help articles, Mac Pro forum -
http://www.apple.com/support/macpro

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