How can i open the left side of the G4?

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How can i open the left side of the G4?

Hello!
Have G4 that is starting to sound like an aeroplane. I opened the four screws on the left side of teh computer but it still hangs on to the apple so I can not get the side off. I tried to pull a little but i is stuck.
How do I open the side after i have removed the screws?
There are a lot of dust bunnies/rats etc.
Thanks in advance

Per-Anders

PowerMac G4 AGP, Mac OS X (10.3.9)

Posted on Nov 20, 2005 10:15 AM

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Jeff

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Nov 20, 2005 10:40 AM in response to peanjo

There is a plastic stand-off, that's attached to the (inside) center of the side panels. When pressed into place, two tabs snap-lock the panel securely to the chassis. For the left side, removal of the internal fan assembly will provide access to these two tabs. Gently squeeze them together, and the panel will be released. To avoid breakage, don't use excessive force on them. The right panel requires removal of the logic board, to access the catch/release tabs.

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peanjo Author

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Nov 20, 2005 1:37 PM in response to Jeff

Great!
That was it!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Unfortunately my harddrive still gets the jumbo jet sound after five minutes, but now I know my computer is dust free.

/Per-Anders

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