Flower power iMac Wd. like to "de-commission" it...

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Flower power iMac Wd. like to "de-commission" it...

I have an older imac which I haven't used for a long time. It is a Flower Power (external look) iMac purchased when Flower Power was introduced. 1- can someone help me ID this better - or does Flower Power iMac do the trick? 2- I stopped using this computer when I was still only connected to the internet via a landline. The iMac appeared to have gotten hung up on something such that the connection just would not happen. 3- at this juncture I just want to de-commission the iMac, that is get back into it, remind myself what is there, if possible export files of value & recycle computer. Anyone have any suggestions? Thank you Apple Community.

iPad (3rd gen) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iOS 8.1.2, 64 GB

Posted on Aug 31, 2015 9:35 AM

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Limnos

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Aug 31, 2015 9:45 AM in response to Ess2

http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/imac/specs/imac_500_fp_bd.html

Does the computer start up? If it does you can simply start it and delete private files. If it does not we can work at getting it to start, or you may be able to remove the hard drive and work with that separately.

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Ess2 Author

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Sep 2, 2015 8:58 AM in response to Limnos

Thanks Limnos. I am not sure if it starts up. It did but that was a long time ago. I will check into /, get back to you.

Thanks for letting me know of the option to replace hard drive. I opened up my original mac and got it running again, a feat I was unduly proud of for years & years.

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BTCNYC

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Oct 11, 2015 7:48 AM in response to Ess2

Hi Ess2 - If you are decommissioning your Flower Power, you should sell it on eBay, someone like me may be interested in that type of retro computer. Especially if its in relatively good condition . . .

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audicat

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Nov 3, 2015 9:02 PM in response to BTCNYC

Exactly, if the computer is in working or repairable condition I'm sure a collector would love to buy it, especially since Flower Power iMacs are getting rare.

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