Thanks Daniel, Ronni and Neil for thoughts on the solution to a SIMPLE problem. The right screwdriver helps! but I note Daniel’s comment. Tomorrow is another day and I will review what I have n hand (lots on offer ) but maybe pay you a visit Neil. Such a bind unplugging and getting it lying flat so I can access the little panel. Severin
On 25 Jun 2014, at 6:11 pm, Neil Houghton <[email protected]> wrote: > As I mentioned in my previous email, I have the correct screwdriver/bit > amongst my collection & I’m just round the corner from Severin. > > So, Severin, if you want to borrow it/them just give me a call & pop round ;o) > > I remember when I did mine, one screw was more difficult than the others – > but keeping a good axial pressure on it whilst turning kept the head engaged > and once moving it came out easily. > > The screw heads ARE small – so it is important that the driver is well > engaged in the head, and kept engaged with good axial pressure, to prevent > damage to the slot profile. > > > Cheers > > > > > Neil > -- > Neil R. Houghton > Albany, Western Australia > Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 > Email: [email protected] > > > > on 25/6/14 17:49, Ronda Brown at [email protected] wrote: > >> I understand Severin. >> Let's hope you find the correct screwdriver or I could send/lend one down to >> you. >> >> Sent from Ronni's iPad4 >> >> >> On 25 Jun 2014, at 5:17 pm, Severin Crisp <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Good advice Ronni but I believe my problem has been unsuitable screwdriver >>> rather than seriously stuck screws. The physical problem to take the iMac >>> in to T4 is off putting! >>> Severin >>> >>> On 25 Jun 2014, at 5:10 pm, Ronda Brown <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Yes that is correct... It is now 14 pieces. I've had my set for probably a >>>> good 15+ years ;-) >>>> >>>> If you are having trouble loosening the three screws, sometimes the space >>>> between the internal threads and the screw threads capture moisture and >>>> oxidation occurs. If this is the case attempting to remove the screws will >>>> possibly strip the head. If this happens you will have to replace the >>>> screws. >>>> If you are finding the screws difficult to loosen I would take the iMac to >>>> an Apple Authorised technician and let them loosen them. They have more >>>> experience and if the screws are ruined they will be able to replace them. >>>> >>>> Cheers, >>>> Ronni >>>> Sent from Ronni's iPad4 >>>> >>>> On 25 Jun 2014, at 4:58 pm, Severin Crisp <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I see that that Newer Tech kit is now 14 pieces >>>>> Severin >>>>> >>>>> On 25 Jun 2014, at 4:38 pm, Ronni Brown <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hi Severin, >>>>>> >>>>>> Remember that the screws are captive - they only loosen, they remain >>>>>> with the cover - so it won't be noticeable that they are unscrewed until >>>>>> the cover comes off. >>>>>> >>>>>> I purchased many years ago and still use today, a Newer Technology >>>>>> 11-piece Portable Toolkit which includes: >>>>>> • Three Torx screwdrivers (T6, T8, and T10) >>>>>> • Two flathead screwdrivers (1.8mm and 3.0mm) >>>>>> • Two Phillips screwdrivers (#00 and #2) >>>>>> • Two nylon spudgers—otherwise known as pry tools, useful for opening >>>>>> iPods or Mac minis or removing the top case from an older MacBook Pro. >>>>>> • A set of large tweezers, perfect for fishing out the screw you >>>>>> accidentally dropped into the innards of your laptop >>>>>> • A scissor clamp for holding cables and other thin objects in place. >>>>>> >>>>>> I would be lost without this little set of computer tools. >>>>>> >>>>>> Cheers, >>>>>> Ronni >>>>>> >>>>>> On 25 Jun 2014, at 4:17 pm, Severin Crisp <[email protected]> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks, Ronni. All my reading came up with Phillips but unspecified >>>>>>> size. I suspected they might have been torx but definitely not. I >>>>>>> will go back to my selection and try again. >>>>>>> Best wishes and thanks >>>>>>> Severin >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 25 Jun 2014, at 3:45 pm, Ronda Brown <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hi Severin, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> If your iMac is 21.5" Model A1311 or 27" A1312 you can use a >>>>>>>> Phillips #2 screwdriver to loosen the three captive screws on the >>>>>>>> memory access door. >>>>>>>> TURN them COUNTERCLOCKWISE >>>>>>>> Then remove the memory access door and set it aside. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Cheers, >>>>>>>> Ronni >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Sent from Ronni's iPad4 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On 25 Jun 2014, at 2:08 pm, Severin Crisp <[email protected]> >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> > I have a Late 2011 iMac 12,1 and have purchased modules to go from 8GB to > 24GB ( thanks Daniel). Today I duly shut down, unplugged everything from the > back (including a struggle as always with the ethernet plug) and laid the Mac > out flat on a towel. Various of the online “how tos” list the simple > procedure starting with a Phillips screwdriver to undo the three small screws > that secure the cover. But not so easy. I have several Phillips > screwdrivers which look as if they are correct but do not catch. Closer > inspection shows that the screwheads have only a shallow indent so a normal > Phillips, which has a bit of an extended point, does not apparently go in far > enough to engage. Not wishing to damage screwheads I put it all back again > and still have 2 x 8GB sitting on the desk looking at me expectantly. Has > anyone else tried to follow this seemingly straightforward operation and had, > or not had, similar problems? Are they really Phillips screws or something > that just looks like them? I have had similar situations in the past. > Advice please! > Severin Crisp > > ____________________________________________________ > > Assoc Prof R Severin Crisp, FAIP, FIP, CPhys > 15 Thomas St, Mount Clarence, Albany, 6330, Western Australia > ph (08) 9842 1950 ( Int'l +61 8 9842 1950) > mail to: [email protected] > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> ____________________________________________________ Assoc Prof R Severin Crisp, FAIP, FIP, CPhys 15 Thomas St, Mount Clarence, Albany, 6330, Western Australia ph (08) 9842 1950 ( Int'l +61 8 9842 1950) mail to: [email protected] ____________________________________________________
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