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Oct 29, 2014 10:05 PM in response to Faberculaby K Shaffer,So, is the display within the frame no longer square?
Or, is the entire end of the chrome arm with display attached
somehow been twisted or bent, so the display looks wrong?
A bent metal superstructure is almost impossible to straighten.
Also, these are difficult to take apart to fix wear items; there is
a big spring & a few metal bearings inside arm's chrome body.
If this is the situation, you can see several references to the
iMac's Chrome arm (disassembly) in search results, examples:
https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=imac+g4+chrome+arm+disassembly
•https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=imac+g4+service+manual
from above link - see reference:
There should be some obscure online service manual for these
early iMac G4 PPC models; the last ones made are referred to
as iMac G4 USB2.0 (15" 1.0GHz, 17" 1.25GHz, 20" 1.25GHz)
so there would be a manual to cover these... One of the PDF
manuals I was given to use in attempt to diagnose & repair
the major logic board and other failures under Applecare, at
home, since the dealer in Anchorage could not or would not
fix it (didn't want to fix one not sold by their store) I have three
or four different Service Manuals. One specific to 1.25/17" and
another covers the three models iMacG4 USB2.0 in one.
I used to have a 17" iMac G4 800MHz with superdrive, airport,
dialup modem, speakers, dual-boot OS9 + OS X 10.4, & etc.
I gave it to a friend, who still has it. Was as-new & worked well.
I have 3 of the last 17" iMac G4 1.25GHz model, one works so-so.
Two are for parts - if I take apart all three - to make a franken-mac.
So if you can identify 800MHZ computer correctly, you may
find or line up a source to download or find a former service
tech who bought their own Apple support media & manuals
from that era who wants to sell or give you his copies...
One of my iMacG4 17" 1.25GHz models arrived new with a
twisted or bent chrome arm, but the shipping carton was fine.
...And that was just the beginning of the end. I still have it, but
an allegedly 'authorized' repair agent messed it up under the
AppleCare plan, causing it and me plenty of grief. It's inop now.
{I drove over 2,000 miles to take iMac in, for failed Apple repairs
under AppleCare. The first Mac I had with a warranty; out of 200+
Macs I'd owned to that time and repaired to give away.}
Plan on this: to deal with display, a complete & detailed takeapart
of entire computer is likely. Then, it may fail to work again.
An independent authorized Apple service provider with older product
knowledge, skill and training could be one to ask about this matter.
Also, if the internal 3.6v 1/2AA lithium battery needs replaced, that is
just the beginning of accessing the internal wonderland of these.
Mr Totes iMac G4 (looks to be USB2.0 -- newer than 800MHz)
http://www.mrtotes.co.uk/page1/page1.html
iMac G4 take apart for Drives, RAM, Battery:
http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/systems/imac_g4/imacg4_takeapart.html
And there are no known new parts for these available from
cataloged sources; some may exist, but aren't being made.
Except a battery, some RAM, & maybe a few other bits.
In any event...
Good luck & happy computing!
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Oct 30, 2014 1:22 AM in response to K Shafferby Fabercula,Thank you for replying.
My iMac is an 800Mhz 17" flat panel, not of the latest models. I bought it in 2002 or 2003.
It works well; I'll have a look at what you wrote.
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Oct 30, 2014 11:05 AM in response to Faberculaby K Shaffer,There may be a match between this manual and your 17-inch iMacG4 model.
Since there were more than one 17-inch model and more than one 800MHz.
This said it's 'flat panel 17-inch' which implies earlier, or non-USB2.0 equipped.
The file is 16.8MB and takes a little time to get the .pdf manual. It should be
able to open in Preview, and work fine. Or in Adobe Reader if you prefer. Best
to download & save the file, maybe move a copy to external drive, etc.
active link to download the manual
The link does work, appears it should be helpful and likely is correct.
There may be a way to adjust the display angle slightly, but not much
without disassembly. Often, the display-end of the arm was bent though.
Hopefully this helps, as it would be a fair offline archive to set aside for
use with the computer for upkeep, upgrade, or attempted repairs ahead.
If you should approach an AASP or authorized service provider who is
not familiar with these computers, be wary; also offer to share this on a
USB flash or thumb-drive if you trust their professional help, if even they
would offer it. -- Some do not want to see these older models at all.
In any event...
Good luck & happy computing!
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Oct 30, 2014 10:40 PM in response to K Shafferby Fabercula,Thank you again.
That's just my model.
i scrolled it all down but couldn't find anything about the arm which holda the flat panel.
My iMac is an 800Mhz 17" flat panel, not of the latest models. I bought it in 2002 or 2003.
It works well; I'll have a look at what you wrote.
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Oct 30, 2014 10:57 PM in response to Faberculaby K Shaffer,There are two diagrams with original part numbers at the end of the manual.
And it is possible to magnify the view of those, too.
Hopefully that helps somewhat, as a resource archive.
Good luck & happy computing!
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Oct 31, 2014 4:25 AM in response to K Shafferby Fabercula,Thank you and Happy Halloween!
Sorry for the double post.