On Fri, 14 Jan 2005 20:01:10 +0100 "Andy G" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>I'm desperately trying to get into my newly inherited Mac Classic to clean >and upgrade, but there has to be some kind of secret to getting into the >case! >I've removed the four visible torx screws but there seems to be a fifth >attachment, which is not visible, at the top front of the case. > >According to macfaq.org: 'taking apart a Plus or earlier, to remove the >fifth screw INSIDE the battery cover' >But on the Classic, what appears to be a battery cover offers no additional >screws. > >Does anyone have any clues?? or better still a service manual doc? (all the >links for these I've found are dead) > >Thanks in advance > >Andy If the case hasn't been opened for the first time you'll need a "case spreader" (looks like an oversized sardine can key or paper clip) to separate the case without damaging the edges. Place it face down on a towel and tap the back case around with a wrist slap until the it gives way. The 3.6 Volt PRAM battery is mounted on the mobo so what looks like a battery cover is just a piece of finishing. Charlie -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
