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Replacing Hard Drive G5 iSight

I recently purchased a used 17" iMac G5 and want to replace the hard drive. I have extensive experience fixing pc but this Mac does not open. Any guides I could be linked to?


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iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.8), 17" G5 iSight

Posted on Sep 17, 2013 8:24 AM

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Posted on Sep 17, 2013 9:19 AM

That model is not intended to be user serviceable and requires special tools.


I would proceed with extreme caution or better still leave to an authorized Apple repairer.


But having said that:


How to open the iMac G5 iSight:


http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repair/Installing-iMac-G5-20-Inch-Model-A1145-Hard-D rive-Fan/1151/1

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Replacing Hard Drive G5 iSight

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