On 28 Jan 2012, at 18:44, Win Heagy wrote:
HI,
Can someone give me the Cliff Notes version of opening the M0001 case? I
removed the five screws from the back (including the two deeply recessed
screws) but the case is just as tight as when the screws were in. What am
I missing?
I can only base my knowledge on a the Mac Plus as that;s the closest to a M0001
I've worked on (in my case to wire in fans to help ventilate the hot air).
If I remember rightly, there are 5 large Torx 15 screws, as you say, 2 under the handle
(the deep recessed ones), two at the bottom on either side, and one behind the battery
flap.
Once the large Torx retaining screws are out the back should just slide off but they can
take a bit of persuading. Apple techs used to use a 'case cracker' to pull them
away but
seldom can you even find one never mind use one these days. My method usually involves
getting
a fir grip on the lid and giving it a light tug away from the main assembly.
BE CAREFUL. You want to lift it straight up and not to either side as you might damage
the tube or the analogue electronics board. Don't 'pick it up and shake it'
either as when
it gives the fall could cause damage to the plastics or worse the tube.
Usual caveats apply during removal and once the cover is off - mind the tube and analogue
electronics - they can have stored charge that will give you a fair whack if you touch it
(yes and in some rare circumstances can be life threatening yadayada crossing the road is
dangerous etc.).
How easy it comes of depends wether it's been removed many times before. First time
removals
can be tight as hell.
Might I ask why you are removing the case bucket?
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