How do I open G3 (Beige) outer case to access power button area?

For the "desktop" model:

First, take the display off the top. Looking at the front, the top of the front panel protrudes and forms a sort of balcony effect. There are two release latches about one inch from each side underneath that overhanging "balcony". Press upward on both sides at once. The case should now be free to slide forward about an inch, at which point it will be free to be lifted upward and off. If the case refuses to slide forward, a sharp jerking motion may be required to free it.

If you have the beige mini-tower case, the side panel is removed by depressing the green button on the top edge, tilting it away from the chassis, and lifting it up and away. With the unit tilted over on the opposite side and the front bezels facing you, the power switch's actuator will be found in the lower left corner of the chassis. The actuator is a clear plastic piece, through which the LED is visible. If it is broken, I'd recommend checking eBay for a replacement. The plastic power actuator for the desktop model snaps in from the front of the chassis, so that it's held captive. If someone has damaged it badly enough that it has fallen back inside the case, it will undoubtedly need replacing. Check eBay for that as well, since it was used in a number of the desktop models (7200, 7300, 7500, 7600, and G3). If you have any Apple Service/Parts providers in your area, they may have either actuator lying around in a box of accumulated parts. Because both parts are no longer in production, they are officially referred to as "obsolete" (except to the individual needing one).

Kristin
You may also look at whoopis.com for take apart etc-there are some manuals for G3

here is a direct link to the site stated above just scroll down and look for the repair guide for your model of beige

http://www.whoopis.com/computer_repair/

Kristin,

While looking for something else this morning, I found this:

Upgrade Your Mac G3

It has photos showing how to open the desktop case for access. The photos may be easier to understand than the sketches in other publications.

A

Hi allen

that diagram is for a DT I dont know if he has a DT or MT but wasnt the MT the only beige that had a power button on the front.

Frank
You can see the power button on the first picture of given link(upgrade G3 beige desktop),left side-or look at whoopis for another picture(diagram).

Addendum
For Minitower power button see page 102 of
http://www.whoopis.com/computerrepair/Power_Mac_Server_G3M%23C5886.pdf
Seems both have it.

Frank,

I don't believe Kristin has returned to provide information on her G3's "form factor" (as Apple calls it). Hopefully, she will update the info in her equipment list with the usual DT, MT, or AIO used here. It really helps to have that info in this forum. Saves a lot of those "do you have a (xxx) version?" posts.

We had one person here seeking help about a year ago; the questions posed could not be properly answered without form factor info. Twenty-odd posts and pleas later, we finally found out the poster had the MT. Then we made progress!

Cheers,

A

Well if you happen to use a ADB keyboard with your G3, you can power up from the keyboard.