In a message dated 6/6/05 5:35:52 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >> Nancy wrote: >> My question is, does anyone know if that plastic piece is the same in >> the G3 and G4? >> >> Bob wrote: >> I'm "told" it's the same piece. As soon as my transplant arrives >> from B&W donor I'll pull the G4 mobo & know for sure. >> BTW: My latches are broken exactly as you described. >> > > >Curiosity got the better of me this evening, and I decided to pull >the G4's innards. Those two pieces of plastic probably started out >in life the same, but they are indeed different. The G4/450's latch >plastic has four more holes plus a notched area (kind of a half hole) >than the B&W. However, they are identical in size, and the latching >parts are the same. I was able to make the one from the B&W work by >simply adding holes where needed. > >It works just fine! My door now closes securely. > >Nancy
Nancy, Thx for being adventurous on this......LOL. Guess I'll use the G4 plate as a template when I get the B&W piece. What did you make the new holes with? Bob -- 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
