We have a 6400/200 Mac Performa that needs it's HD replaced.We have another machine(same model) that we can take the Hd out of for replacement.Problem is I can't figure out how to open the @#?$@*&%#@ case to get at the HD.Can anyone help me to a source for instructions to do this?
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Go to the 6400Zone for instructions. You might want to take the opportunity to upgrade the drive- any ATA (not Serial ATA) drive up to 120 GB will work, and will likely make your 6400 faster as well as add more storage. Hard drives are cheap-as little as $0.25 per MB.
What model of Mac is the hard drive donor? If you can tell me the exact model of Mac I could find a link to an owner's manual for you. It would be in PDF format and if necessary I could provide a link to Adobe's download area where you could download a version of Adobe Reader for Mac OS 9.X and earlier versions of the Mac OS. All Adobe requires for the download is some information & if you're careful when filling out the form and look it over carefully you'll never get any spam from them either.
The directions for the front bezel removal were written when the 6400/6500s were new, and their plastics still somewhat flexible. The cover doesn't come off easily, just by pressing up on the release tabs (as indicated in the manual). It can be removed, without using a screwdriver to pry it off. To avoid damaging the motherboard's pull tabs, I'd remove it, prior to attempting this procedure. Tilt the case onto its back (resting it on a folded towel or pillow) and straddle it between your legs, with the top cover behind you. Using your index fingers, press in on the two release tabs found on the bottom edge of the front bezel, while simultaneously using your thumbs to press down on the face of the bezel, toward the middle and beneath the speaker perforations. The downward pressure of your thumbs should slightly flex the bezel's sides outward. While applying steady downward pressure in the middle of the bezel, gradually lift up the case with your index fingers, inserted in the openings where the release tabs are located. As you lift upward, the weight of the case should drop it away from the bezel that you're holding onto. I've used this procedure to remove the bezel many times, and it prevents gouging the side edges with a screwdriver blade.
