How to open up the case of iMac G3 DV SE

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How to open up the case of iMac G3 DV SE

I'm swapping out HD in my iMac G3 DV SE. I've taken out the screws on the bottom of case but having difficulty getting case to separate in front. Don't want to brake anything. Was unable to found anything on this model on internet. Help!!!!
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Posted on Sep 16, 2005 9:07 AM

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Answer 1

Nick Holmes

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Sep 16, 2005 11:04 AM in response to rmchuff

http://www.sterpin.net/uk/imacslotinukp.htm

Great photos - the text is a bit of a struggle though.

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Answer 2

Duane

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Sep 16, 2005 11:39 AM in response to rmchuff

You can also find the instructions at www.macworld.com/2001/10/bc/howtoimac/

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Answer 3

Sep 16, 2005 2:00 PM in response to rmchuff

Hi

With the mac screen-down on the table, slide it towards you so the the front lip (the bit the with speakers in) is over the edge of the table.

Now hold the mac steady with one hand and pull the the cover off with the other so that it pivots about the point where you are stuck.
Keep pivoting and pull hard. It will go twang and you may fall across the room but you won't break the lugs.

I've not seen a broken one - ever.

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