Jim, Listas All G'day!, now below... G-List wrote: > G-List Digest #1990
> From: ta131js > Subject: [G] G3 CRT iMac questions > Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2005 11:38:56 -0700 > snip > (1) Can I open it up by removing two screws at the bottom? Purty much, you should download the Service Manual .pdf and give'er a good read first tho. > (2) Is it not wise to replace its stock 20g HD with a 7200 RPM model? > I have read somewhere that this may cause problems because the faster > HD generates too much heat for this fan less Mac. Don't concern yourself on this, just grab the biggest(up to 120Gb) and fastest ATA/IDE100/133(preferably with a buffer) that your wallet will reach, drop'er in and then format it correctly or uniquely (if'n OSX is goin' on there) , install and you should be good to go (you may need to do a few Firmware Updates first tho. Oh yea, I personally prefer the IBM/Seagate HD brands, and do shy away from Maxtor(too many doorstops), but as always -ymmv > (3) Could I replace its video card with something better - a 7000 > Radion for example? Nope, not possible, altho you might wanna check thru the ASP app. whether it's got the full alloted 6Mb video memory installed. Goodluck and Enjoy that iMac. HTHs Respectful of GURUs Bill Cornett cornettATgolDOTcom "And when somebody knows you well Well, there's no comfort like that, And when somebody needs you Well, there's no drug like that"-heather nova / -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
