iMac - Open the Intel iMac?

CraigNB · CraigNB #1 (**permalink**)

07-11-2006, 04:54 PM

How?

links, photos, directions?

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UncSki1218 · UncSki1218 #2 (**permalink**)

07-11-2006, 05:08 PM

yeah. ill explain a bit and post a link. lay down the imac screen down on a soft towel or something. there are screws on the bottom in the vent. they loosne but dont come out. there should be three of them. loosen them all up and the back should come off bottom first.

this should show at least how to open it up.

http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/ima...nch_memory.pdf

CraigNB · CraigNB #3 (**permalink**)

07-12-2006, 03:27 PM

Thanks <333

yogi · yogi #4 (**permalink**)

07-12-2006, 05:31 PM

Mind you, the architecture described in that manual is way out-dated. It describes the G5 iMac without the iSight, things have changed places ever since.

BlindingLights · BlindingLights #5 (**permalink**)

07-13-2006, 06:09 PM

and considering it'll COMPLETELY void your warranty...

MacMania55 · MacMania55 #6 (**permalink**)

07-13-2006, 06:51 PM

I dont believe taking the case off an imac will void the warranty. When they upgrade ram in the apple store they have to take the case off.

deus_ex_machina · deus_ex_machina #7 (**permalink**)

07-13-2006, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MacMania55

I dont believe taking the case off an imac will void the warranty. When they upgrade ram in the apple store they have to take the case off.

that is the apple store though. They are liable as long as repairs are done in the store.

Geowge · Geowge #8 (**permalink**)

07-13-2006, 07:09 PM

That one is way outdated. The steps are pretty much the same though. YOu have to unscrew a few screws in the bottom, but then the plastic cover lifts off. (The front of the imac) The insides are attached to the back, not the front.
Heres a few pictures and some instructions:
http://www.powermax.com/articles_rev...icle.php?id=17
http://www.kodawarisan.com.nyud.net:...c_intel01.html
Use google to find a better one.

dohidied · dohidied #9 (**permalink**)

07-14-2006, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlindingLights

and considering it'll COMPLETELY void your warranty...

no it won't. if you screw anything up they won't cover it, but apple doesn't completely void your warranty just for taking the back off.

dtravis7 · dtravis7 #10 (**permalink**)

07-14-2006, 03:20 AM

Then maybe you will believe one of the main people on Apple Support.

http://discussions.apple.com/message...sageID=2201649

Take it apart and change anything except the RAM, no more even Applecare.

Sorry, but if people think they can go against apple's rules, then don't expect help when you need it down the line.

Padawan · Padawan #11 (**permalink**)

07-17-2006, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dtravis7

Then maybe you will believe one of the main people on Apple Support.

http://discussions.apple.com/message...sageID=2201649

Take it apart and change anything except the RAM, no more even Applecare.

Sorry, but if people think they can go against apple's rules, then don't expect help when you need it down the line.

Yes, modifying the internals will clearly void the warranty, but the original statement was that simply opening the case would immediately void the warranty, which is obviously not true.

BlindingLights · BlindingLights #12 (**permalink**)

07-18-2006, 12:18 AM

True, but if you mess up, Apple is not liable. And, as people said in that apple thread, it took a CERTIFIED EXPERIENCED TECHNICIAN about an hour to replace a hard drive. A HARD DRIVE! Just to give you an idea on how difficult the task is... It's honestly more trouble than it's worth, but if you REALLY want to, wait until your iMac's warranty is done (whether it be one or three years).

christm · christm #13 (**permalink**)

07-18-2006, 04:15 AM

i cant see anywhere.

why do you want to open it anyway?

CraigNB #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 07, 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 48 Mac Specs: 20 " Intel iMac, 60 GB 5th Gen iPod 12300+ Songs	07-11-2006, 04:54 PM How? links, photos, directions? <3 -CraigNB
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yogi #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 14, 2005 Location: St. Gallen, Switzerland Posts: 1,973 Mac Specs: iMac Core i5, iPad, iPhone 4	07-12-2006, 05:31 PM Mind you, the architecture described in that manual is way out-dated. It describes the G5 iMac without the iSight, things have changed places ever since. If you liked this post, consider using the Reputation System.
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MacMania55 #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 18, 2006 Posts: 443 Mac Specs: 20" iMac 2.16 ghz. 1 gb ram. 250 GB HDD. Screamer! 2gb ipod nano. 17 in powerbook G4 1.67/1 Gb/120gb	07-13-2006, 06:51 PM I dont believe taking the case off an imac will void the warranty. When they upgrade ram in the apple store they have to take the case off. MacMania55
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Geowge #8 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	07-13-2006, 07:09 PM That one is way outdated. The steps are pretty much the same though. YOu have to unscrew a few screws in the bottom, but then the plastic cover lifts off. (The front of the imac) The insides are attached to the back, not the front. Heres a few pictures and some instructions: http://www.powermax.com/articles_rev...icle.php?id=17 http://www.kodawarisan.com.nyud.net:...c_intel01.html Use google to find a better one. Last edited by Geowge; 07-13-2006 at 07:12 PM.
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dtravis7 #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 04, 2005 Location: Modesto, Ca. Posts: 25,895 Mac Specs: iMac C2D Late 2007 20" with 10.8.3, Macbook Santa Rosa 4GB Ram OSX 10.8.3	07-14-2006, 03:20 AM Then maybe you will believe one of the main people on Apple Support. http://discussions.apple.com/message...sageID=2201649 Take it apart and change anything except the RAM, no more even Applecare. Sorry, but if people think they can go against apple's rules, then don't expect help when you need it down the line. ...Dennis Mac-Forums Community Guidelines
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UncSki1218 #2 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	07-11-2006, 05:08 PM yeah. ill explain a bit and post a link. lay down the imac screen down on a soft towel or something. there are screws on the bottom in the vent. they loosne but dont come out. there should be three of them. loosen them all up and the back should come off bottom first. this should show at least how to open it up. http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/ima...nch_memory.pdf
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christm #13 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 18, 2005 Location: Devon, England Posts: 2,295 Mac Specs: ibook g4, imac 2ghz c2d, mbp 2.4ghz c2d - 10.5.1	07-18-2006, 04:15 AM i cant see anywhere. why do you want to open it anyway? my website-templemurray.com professional event photography updated daily http://www.last.fm/user/christm3 mac tips n tricks - http://uk.youtube.com/christm3
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