Re: opening compact macs
From: Compact Macs [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Plusses need Torx-15 drivers to open them, and ones with pretty long handles. See http://macfaq.org/hardware/misc.shtml#Q2.8.3 for the gory details. I forget where I saw the suggestion originally, but you can also use a Torx-15 bit wedged into the barrel of a Bic pen. It's long enough and thin enough to reach down the wells of the handle, and if the screws are particularly stuck, you can use pliers on the pen case to give you enough torque to get them turning. That's what I've used on several compact Macs, no problems. Sincerely, Ray Ingles (313) 227-2317 Does anyone really believe that terrorists can actually threaten our survival as a nation? Killing large numbers of people is not the same as threatening the entire country. It doesn't make sense to restructure our entire legal system, giving up rights and freedoms that people fought and died for, all to cut the odds from 0.005% to 0.003% (and that's generous). - Me The contents of this e-mail are intended for the named addressee only. It contains information that may be confidential. Unless you are the named addressee or an authorized designee, you may not copy or use it, or disclose it to anyone else. If you received it in error please notify us immediately and then destroy it. -- Compact Macs is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/. Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html Compact Macs list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/compact.shtml -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:compact.macs@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive:http://www.mail-archive.com/compact.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: opening compact macs
On 24 Dec 2005, at 13:22, Chase Bohling wrote: I have a somewhat sick mac plus, and I've never opened one of these before so I was wondering what is the best way to do it. I've seen take apart tools on ebay, but I don't want to spend $6 plus $5 shipping for a few pieces of metal unless somebody on this list really recommends it. Also, somebody may know what's wrong with my mac plus. It boots up fine, but after a few minutes, when I try to run a program or just move the mouse around, it freezes (and the image on the screen vibrates). Does anyone have any advice? Thanks. Plusses need Torx-15 drivers to open them, and ones with pretty long handles. See http://macfaq.org/hardware/misc.shtml#Q2.8.3 for the gory details. Stuart -- Compact Macs is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/. Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html Compact Macs list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/compact.shtml -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:compact.macs@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive:http://www.mail-archive.com/compact.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: opening compact macs
I think chase refers to the hinge-like tool used to separate the two parts of the compacts' cases. I have no need to use it, because with my Classic I use what I call the pillow method: I remove all four screws (with a long handle TX-15, of course ;-) ), and then place the Classic over my bed, with the screen facing down, and gently sake it by the handle until the upper part of the case bets loose. You only have to take care to remove the case vertically so you don't break the CRT's neck. Greetings, Antonio Rodríguez (Grijan) ftp://grijan.cjb.net:21000/ Stuart Bell escribió: Plusses need Torx-15 drivers to open them, and ones with pretty long handles. See http://macfaq.org/hardware/misc.shtml#Q2.8.3 for the gory details. Stuart -- Compact Macs is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/. Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html Compact Macs list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/compact.shtml -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:compact.macs@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive:http://www.mail-archive.com/compact.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: opening compact macs
On 24 Dec 2005, at 13:44, Antonio Rodríguez wrote: I think chase refers to the hinge-like tool used to separate the two parts of the compacts' cases. I have no need to use it, because with my Classic I use what I call the pillow method: I remove all four screws (with a long handle TX-15, of course ;-) ), and then place the Classic over my bed, with the screen facing down, and gently sake it by the handle until the upper part of the case bets loose. You only have to take care to remove the case vertically so you don't break the CRT's neck. Yep, I've never used a hingy-thingy in my life, and I must have opened many hundred Compacts. Stuart -- Compact Macs is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/. Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html Compact Macs list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/compact.shtml -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:compact.macs@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive:http://www.mail-archive.com/compact.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: opening compact macs
I have never used a take apart tool. Here's how I've done it for years: 1. Get a long-shafted Torx T-15 screwdriver. Sears had these two years ago and probably still have them. The one I bought then is a Craftsman Professional...it has a plastic handle that is black. Sets you back about eight bucks, which is less than that tool from eBay. 2. Put the Mac face down on a towel so you don't scratch it. There are two screws under the handle (that can only be reached with the long-shaft Torx) and two at the base near the ports. On a Plus or earlier, there is also one under the battery cover. 3. Push hard on one of the ports (I use SCSI unless it's a pre-Plus, in which case it's the disk drive port) to get the seperation started. Some Macs seem to come apart better than others. Gently pull toward the top of the Mac as well, seperating the back from the bezel. 4. Eventually the case will come off. Some cases come off really naturally while others kind of pop dramatically. 5. Be careful with that CRT. There are instructions online about how to discharge that sucker. On most SEs (those without the old squirrel cage fan on the analog board) and all Classics, the CRT is already discharged. Early SEs and all Pluses and earlier Macs need a discharge. 6. As far as your Plus, have you tried different startup disks? I'm hoping it's just software-realated... Scott --- Chase Bohling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a somewhat sick mac plus, and I've never opened one of these before so I was wondering what is the best way to do it. I've seen take apart tools on ebay, but I don't want to spend $6 plus $5 shipping for a few pieces of metal unless somebody on this list really recommends it. Also, somebody may know what's wrong with my mac plus. It boots up fine, but after a few minutes, when I try to run a program or just move the mouse around, it freezes (and the image on the screen vibrates). Does anyone have any advice? Thanks. -Chase -- Compact Macs is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/. Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html Compact Macs list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/compact.shtml -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:compact.macs@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive:http://www.mail-archive.com/compact.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com --- __ Yahoo! for Good - Make a difference this year. http://brand.yahoo.com/cybergivingweek2005/ -- Compact Macs is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/. Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html Compact Macs list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/compact.shtml -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:compact.macs@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive:http://www.mail-archive.com/compact.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
